Chemeketa Community College

Chemeketa Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Salem, Oregon. Chemeketa Community College was founded in 1955 and now enrolls around 12,371 students a year, including 12,371 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Chemeketa Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Chemeketa Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Chemeketa Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Chemeketa Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Chemeketa Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Chemeketa Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Chemeketa Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Chemeketa Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
In-State Tuition	$4,095
Out-of-State	$11,520
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Chemeketa Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Chemeketa Community College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Chemeketa Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Chemeketa Community College, around 61% return for their sophomore year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Chemeketa Community College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Chemeketa Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2019, the total market value of the school endowment was $3.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $3,849 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Chemeketa Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Chemeketa Community College. Based on this information, how does Chemeketa Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Chemeketa Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Chemeketa Community College Located?

Chemeketa Community College is located in the urban setting of Salem, Oregon, less than an hour from Portland.

If you want to see Chemeketa Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Salem, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Chemeketa Community College and Salem are like without leaving home.

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