Chemeketa Community College

Founded in 1969, Chemeketa Community College is a community college located in Salem, Oregon. It enrolls more than 64,000 students annually. The college offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in over 40 professional-technical programs.

Chemeketa Community College operates more than 4 campuses and several centers. It also operates the Eola Viticulture Center, which includes a working vineyard. It houses winemaking processes and several vineyard management programs. The college boasts of an active student life, with several on campus clubs and organizations. Some of the organizations are tjhe Student Woodburn Association, Asian Cultural Club and McMinnville Activity Club.

Campus Location

4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
USA
Main Tel: (503) 399-5000
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.

Chemeketa Community College Highlights

Where Chemeketa Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	864	41
1-2 year certificate	188	27

Students

The student enrollment at Chemeketa Community College was 7,255 in 2007 (4,481 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,850
Books and supplies	$ 1,200

Financial Aid: Chemeketa Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Chemeketa Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Olympic College	Bremerton, WA	6,623
Clark College	Vancouver, WA	9,705
Clackamas Community College	Oregon City, OR	6,613
Tacoma Community College	Tacoma, WA	5,811
Lane Community College	Eugene, OR	8,618
Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom	Lakewood, WA	7,504
South Puget Sound Community College	Olympia, WA	4,947
Gateway Community College	New Haven, CT	5,965
Mott Community College	Flint, MI	10,455
Rose State College	Midwest City, OK	8,431

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		195

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded)

Crop Production
Food Science

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (32 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

Forest Technology/Technician
Forestry

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (23 awarded)

Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades

DESIGN (8 awarded)

Design and Visual Communications

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (19 awarded)

Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (29 awarded)

Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded)

Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work

HOSPITALITY (7 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS (508 awarded)

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (17 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (0 awarded)

Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (54 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (166 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (33 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (0 awarded)

Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (74 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded)

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling