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Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Suburb · 18,132 students
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$5,672
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
34%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$42,975
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Established in 1883, Chaffey College is one of California’s oldest and most respected community colleges, widely recognized for its high-performing transfer pathways to UC and CSU campuses alongside premier vocational programs in nursing, business, and aviation technology. Nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in the Inland Empire, the campus offers an inclusive, student-centered environment that balances strong academic ambition with accessible support services. A distinctive hallmark of the Chaffey experience is its nationally recognized network of Multidisciplinary Success Centers, which provide targeted tutoring, learning groups, and faculty mentorship to ensure student persistence and academic achievement.


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
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Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
37 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,184$11,120
Books & supplies$1,062$1,062
Cost of attendance$14,451$50,740
Average net price$5,672Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$11,120
In-state: $1,184
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$50,740
In-state: $14,451
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $5,672
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.chaffey.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Chaffey College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Fees$13,894
Books & supplies$1,305
Personal expenses$5,706
Transportation$1,656
Total published by the school$50,740
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$4,529
$30–48k
$4,666
$48–75k
$7,498
$75–110k
$9,485
$110k+
$11,905
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
34%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
43% graduated · 18% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 38% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,265
10 yrs after entry$42,975
Debt
Middle 50% owe$2k–$4.5k
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,902 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
25 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
56%
Family income
$18,960
Independent
40%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
62%
Race & ethnicity
White
12%
Hispanic
65%
Black
6%
Asian
8%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Water Polo
    Men's · Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$3M
Full-time faculty
21%
Faculty salary
$12,395/mo
Teaching spend
$5,915
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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