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Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR·Public·www.chemeketa.edu/

Campus Identity

Chemeketa Community College is a public community college in Salem, OR. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 85/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Chemeketa Community College is a public community college in Salem, OR. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 85/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$4,320
In-State Tuition
+$1,530 fees
$11,745
Out-of-State Tuition
+$1,530 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Suburban setting

Beach Access

50 miles

Pacific City, OR

Ski Access

63 miles

Mt. Hood Skibowl

Weather

Warm Climate

50°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

63 mi away
960 skiable acres10 lifts
64 mi away
1,415 skiable acres8 lifts

Nearest Beach

Pacific City, OR

Ocean access within 50.4 miles

50 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Salem, OR

42°Jan44°Feb48°Mar51°Apr58°May63°Jun69°Jul69°Aug64°Sep54°Oct46°Nov41°Dec

Station: SALEM AIRPORT MCNARY FIELD · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

85/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety966098
96/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
60/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
98/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$4,320$11,745
Fees
$1,530$1,530
Total
$5,850$13,275
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

66 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
756 grads/yr$46,747
Hospitality Administration/ManagementCertificate
67 grads/yr
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesCertificate
51 grads/yr
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesCertificate
41 grads/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's
36 grads/yr$73,427

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's33 grads$106,187
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Other$95,202
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's32 grads$93,590
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate19 grads$82,215
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Associate's36 grads$73,427
Accounting and Related Services
Associate's20 grads$49,948
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Associate's15 grads$48,497
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's14 grads$47,154
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's756 grads$46,747
Special Education and Teaching
Associate's35 grads$42,286

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chemeketa Community College located?

Chemeketa Community College is located in Salem, OR. The main campus address is 4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR. It is a public institution offering 4-year degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Chemeketa Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Chemeketa Community College charges $4,320/year for in-state students and $11,745/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $13,275/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Chemeketa Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Chemeketa Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Chemeketa Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($11,745/year out-of-state), campus culture in Salem, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Chemeketa Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Chemeketa Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Salem, OR
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 50°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
85/100
Nearest Airport
Salem, OR (SLE) · 5 mialso CVO (37 mi), HIO (39 mi)

Location

Salem, OR

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.