College statistics
- Address:
- 4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR
97305 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.chemeketa.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,680
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $12,375
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $209,790,124
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Chemeketa Community College is a public two-year institution located in Salem, Oregon, serving the mid-Willamette Valley region. The college enrolls 7,433 students and focuses on liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities, preparing students for transfer to four-year universities or entry into the workforce.
Annual in-state tuition is $4,680, while out-of-state students pay $12,375. The college's low cost of attendance makes it an accessible entry point for students beginning their higher education, particularly those from the Salem area and surrounding communities.
As a mixed associate medium institution, Chemeketa emphasizes its role as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions throughout Oregon and beyond. This college works best for students seeking affordable foundational coursework, those exploring academic options before committing to a four-year program, and working adults balancing education with other responsibilities. For more information, visit www.chemeketa.edu/.