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Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Suburb · 18,132 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Established as one of California’s oldest and most respected community colleges, Chaffey College is highly regarded for its seamless transfer pathways to the UC and CSU systems, alongside standout programs in nursing, business, and aviation maintenance. On campus, students experience a welcoming, diverse community enriched by vibrant student clubs, competitive athletics, and the school's signature Multidisciplinary Success Centers, which provide free, personalized academic coaching. A key distinguishing feature is Chaffey's recurring national recognition as a top-performing community college by the Aspen Institute, reflecting its exceptional graduation rates, equitable student support, and state-of-the-art career training facilities.


Wikipedia:Chaffey College is a public community college in Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States. It serves students in Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Upland. It is the oldest community college in California.

Location
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737-3002 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
37 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,451
Out-of-state COA
$24,387
Avg net price
$5,672
In-state tuition
$1,184
Out-of-state tuition
$11,120
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,529
$30–48k
$4,666
$48–75k
$7,498
$75–110k
$9,485
$110k+
$11,905
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
34%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
43%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
38%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,265
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,975
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,013$4,500
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
25
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
56%
Median family income
$18,960
Independent students
40%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
62%
Race & ethnicity
White
12%
Hispanic
65%
Black
6%
Asian
8%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
21%
Avg faculty salary
$12,395/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,915
Federal loan rate
0%

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