Tuition & Fee Information

Coupled with numerous financial aid opportunities, a Chemeketa education is an affordable and smart investment.

Academic Year 2025 - 2026 Tuition & Fees

Effective summer term 2025 –

• Oregon and border state students: $146 per credit hour ($108 tuition + $38 universal fee)
• Out-of-state students: $317 per credit hour ($279 tuition + $38 universal fee)
• International students: $317 per credit hour ($279 tuition + $38 universal fee) plus a non-refundable $265 fee per-term for students attending with an F1 visa)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS): $220 per credit hour ($182 tuition + $38 universal fee)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Out-of-state students: $391 per credit hour ($353 tuition + $38 universal fee)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) International students: $391 per credit hour ($353 tuition + $38 universal fee)

The universal fee shown above is used to support a variety of activities. The breakdown of the universal fee and the uses are as follows:

The costs cited above are for tuition and universal fees. Some classes have additional fees such as course materials and lab fees or differential fees. All fees for a class will appear totaled together in the 'Tui + Fee' column of the class schedule. Costs for credit classes are calculated on a per-credit basis. Tuition varies depending on your permanent residence.

Payment Due Date

Payment is due on the first day of the term or within ten days of registration (whichever is later). Late fees will be applied on unpaid accounts throughout the term.

More About Residency

• Learn more about your tuition rate based on your residency

College Prep Classes

• Call 503.399.5224 for current costs of ABE and GED classes
• Call 503.399.6298 for current costs of non-credit ESOL classes
• Call the Testing Department at 503.399.6556 for the current fee to take the GED test

The maximum late fee per term is $75.

A past due account may result in future denial of services including –

• Registration
• Denial of future credit
• Impact on credit history
• Additional collection charges and legal fees

Cost of attendance

Chemeketa Community College provides an estimate of expenses for attending a standard academic year. You can use this as a guide to help you budget for attending Chemeketa. You will not be billed for these amounts, and your actual expenses will vary based on living expenses and level of enrollment.

The cost of attendance is composed of the following expenses:

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fee rates are set annually by the Chemeketa Community College Board. Your tuition cost is based on the number of credits you enroll in each term. 

Books

Costs for books and supplies will vary based on your program and the classes and books required.

Food and Housing

Food and housing are estimated living expenses you could need as a student. In your cost of attendance, you will either have “Off Campus” or “At Home” costs based on the housing choice provided. Food represents the average cost of three meals per day, seven days a week. Housing represents the average rent within Salem, OR metro area.

Transportation

Transportation expenses reflect the typical costs of traveling to attend school. Your actual costs may be different based on your transportation choices. Purchasing a vehicle, car loan payments, insurance costs and major repairs are not included in these costs.

Personal

Personal expenses vary and include personal care, clothing and phone. Keep in mind that you control many of these costs. You may need to make adjustments to ensure you can afford to cover these and your other expenses.

Federal Direct Loan Fees

If you accept Federal loans (subsidized or unsubsidized), you may be accruing interest during the year.

2024-2025 Full-Time Budgets

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