Chemeketa Community College



4000 Lancaster Drive NE
P.O. Box 14007
Salem, Oregon 97309


Chemeketa community college can help you reach your goals through small classes, affordable tuition and convenient class times and locations. No matter what your student situation is, Chemeketa Community College offers a variety of options to help you meet your goals. For both recent high school graduates and adult students already in the workforce, the Oregon college can help you explore different paths of study, from nursing and fire science to computers and automotive or manufacturing technologies. Chemeketa Community College will also help you update your skills and prepare for advancement or even a change in your career.

As it says in the Oregon college's mission statement, "Chemeketa Community College is our community's resource for quality education in a changing world, delivering opportunities for adult literacy, opening the door to all levels of college, and creating centers of excellence in technical training, workforce development, and business support."

In short, you won't find a "typical" student at Chemeketa Community College. The student body is comprised of learners of all ages, from recent high school graduates to retired people. Some of our students attend full time, others attend part time.

Quick Facts:
  • Community College is the second-largest community college in Oregon.

  • Approximately 55% of the students at Community College are women, and 45% men

  • Community College has nearly 40 student clubs to join.

  • The average age of students at Chemeketa Community College is 32.

  • "Chemeketa" is a Native American word meaning "gathering place."

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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