Chemeketa Community College Oregon

Public community college in Salem, Oregon serving 7,433 students with low tuition and broad transfer pathways.

College statistics

Address:
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR
97305
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.chemeketa.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
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/.