The Cost of Attending Chemeketa
Chemeketa provides you one of the most affordable higher education opportunities in Oregon. Find out how much you'll need to pay for tuition and associated fees.
Tuition & Fee Information
Coupled with numerous financial aid opportunities, a Chemeketa education is an affordable and smart investment.
Academic Year 2021 - 2022 Tuition & Fees
Effective summer term 2021 –
- Oregon students: $130 per credit ($96 tuition + $34 universal fee)
- Online students: $130 per credit ($96 tuition + $34 universal fee)
- Out-of-state students: $295 per credit ($261 tuition + $34 universal fee)
- International students: $295 per credit ($261 tuition + $34 universal fee) plus a non-refundable $265 fee per-term for students attending with an F1 visa)
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:
| Name | Rate | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics | $0.95 | Provides general support for athletic programs |
| Capital Maintenance | $2.80 | Contributes to routine facility maintenance and repairs |
| Computer Lab Upgrade | $0.40 | Funds upgrades to computer labs |
| Emergency Management Planning | $0.70 | Contributes to enhancing the safety and security of all college properties |
| General Fund | $21.97 | Provides general operational support for the college |
| Instructional Equipment | $2.23 | Funds replacement and repair of equipment and software for support services and instructional delivery |
| Non-Instructional Equipment | $0.20 | Funds technology, primarily computers, for employees in supporting service areas of the college |
| Student Initiated Fee | $0.70 | Funds student leadership programs, clubs and activities, and a legislative internship program |
| Student Life Support | $0.45 | Provides support for student government, student activities and student retention efforts |
| Student Success | $2.50 | Provides support for initiatives directed by the college's strategic plan related to student success and access |
| Technology Administration | $0.70 | Supplemental funding for college-wide technology |
| Telephone Service | $0.40 | Supplmental support for college communications equipment and administration |
| Total | $34.00 |
The costs cited above are for tuition and universal fees. Some classes have additional fees such as course materials and lab 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
Before the first day of the term or within ten days of registration (whichever is later) to avoid a $25 late fee. Additional late fees will be applied each term on unpaid accounts throughout the term.
More About Residency
- You are an Oregon student if you have established Oregon as your permanent residence at least 90 days before the term starts. The college may ask you to have proof of this
- You are a domestic distance education (online only) student if you reside in the USA or US territories taking only online classes through Chemeketa
- You are an out-of-state student if your permanent residence is outside of Oregon
- You are an international student if you must have an I-20 immigration document
- If you are a Choice Act Veteran contact Chemeketa’s Veterans Services office to ensure you are eligible
- Learn more about your tuition rate based on your residency
Non-Credit Class Costs
Call 503.399.4949 for current costs
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
| Term | First Late Fee $25 | Second Late Fee $25 | Third Late Fee $25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 |
On unpaid accounts as of the |
Fri. May 7th, 2021 | Fri. June 4, 2021 |
| Summer 2021 | Mon. July 26, 2021 | Mon. Aug. 9, 2021 | |
| Fall 2021 | Fri. Nov. 5, 2021 | Fri. Dec. 3, 2021 | |
| Winter 2022 | Fri. Feb. 11, 2022 | Fri. Mar. 11, 2022 | |
| Spring 2022 | Fri. May 6, 2022 | Fri. June 3, 2022 |
The maximum late fee per term is $75.
A past due account may result in future denial of services including –
- Registration
- Withholding of transcripts
- Denial of future credit
- Impact on credit history
- Additional collection charges and legal fees