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Chaffey College

Public Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Suburban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
34%
Graduation Rate
$42,975
Earnings (10yr)
$5,672
Net Price
18,132
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Overview

Chaffey College serves over 18,000 students, making it a significant hub for education in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. With a net price of just $5,672, it stands out as an affordable option for many seeking higher education.

While the graduation rate is 34%, students who complete their degrees see a median earning of $42,975 ten years after enrollment. This suggests that while not all students finish their programs, those who do can expect a reasonable return on their investment, especially in fields like Business & Marketing and Health Professions.

Chaffey College is ideal for students looking for a cost-effective path to a degree. With a diverse range of programs, from Humanities to Criminal Justice, it attracts individuals who thrive in a supportive community environment. The 29% Pell Grant rate indicates that many students receive financial aid, helping to ease the burden of college expenses.

Rankings

How Chaffey Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation34%Earnings 10yr$43KNet Price$6KRetention69%Pell Grant Rate29%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$5K$0-30K$5K$30-48K$7K$48-75K$12K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,184
In-State Tuition
$11,120
Out-of-State
$5,672
Avg Net Price
29%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$4,529
Family Income $0–$30K
$4,666
Family Income $30K–$48K
$7,498
Family Income $48K–$75K
$11,905
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$33,265
6 Years After Entry
$37,516
8 Years
$42,975
10 Years
45%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$33,265 6yr $37,516 8yr $42,975 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.23
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.03
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
2.8%
Volunteering Rate
0.88
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 69%
Full-Time Faculty 21%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,395
Diversity Index 0.55
First-Gen Students 56%

Top Programs

Humanities 18%
Business & Marketing 17%
Health Professions 7%
Psychology 7%
Criminal Justice 5%
Computer Science & IT 5%
Communications 4%
Social Sciences 4%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
60%
White
12%
Hispanic
65%
Black
6%
Asian
8%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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