Chaffey College
About Chaffey College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Chaffey College was founded in 1883, one of the oldest community colleges in California, and teaches in Rancho Cucamonga in the Inland Empire. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and business, the sciences and psychology are its largest programs.
Founded
1883
Location
Rancho Cucamonga, California
Students
18,132
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
36%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,184
Out-of-state: $11,120
Avg Net Price
$5,672
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,975
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
36% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69.3%
Transfer Out
9%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
21.3%
$/Student
$5.9K
Class Size
Large
The 36% graduation rate is below average, but 69.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,184
In-State
$11,120
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,451
After Financial Aid
$5,672
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,529
Receive Grants
28.8%
Take Loans
0.5%
Tuition is $1,184/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,672.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Chaffey College fund their education.
While in School
28.8%
Get Grants
Free money
0.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$18,960
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Chaffey College.
Gender
60.2%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
18,132
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
55.8%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
34.5%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 55.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
18,132
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Chaffey College fields 9 varsity teams with 383 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
383
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
71% / 29%
272
Men
111
Women
7
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Chaffey Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,975
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business Administration, Management and Operations
$59K
392 grads
4yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$47K
354 grads
4yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$50K
202 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$41K
197 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$50K
129 grads
4yr Earnings
Sociology
—
108 grads
Graduates earn about $33K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.