- Chaffey College, one of the first colleges to be established in California, is a two-year public community college situated in an area of natural and tranquil beauty in Southern California. Its campus occupies 200 acres of rolling lawns and native foliage in the foothills of the majestic San Gabriel mountains. Founded in 1883 as a private college, Chaffey has been a publicly funded college since 1916 and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Chaffey is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Community College League of California, Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), and is approved by the Office of Private Post-Secondary Education for Veterans Benefits. Today Chaffey College serves over 18,000 students offering academic and occupational programs to the local residents at the three campuses and online. The college's superior general education courses provide a basis for students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities or to acquire job skills necessary for the changing marketplace. Chaffey College is also recognized for its outstanding occupational programs. A student whose objective is to gain technical skills, to change careers, or to improve their existing skills, can choose from over 60 occupational programs including nursing, automotive technology, aeronautics, or hotel and food service management.
School Highlights
Chaffey College serves 22,460 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 22,460 students
- In-state tuition: $1,153
- Out-state tuition: $6,073
- Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Chaffey College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 566 teachers has declined by 37% over five years.
Chaffey College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1883
Total Faculty
566 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC)
Student Body
The student population of Chaffey College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 25:1 over five years.
The Chaffey College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
22,460 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
7,136 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
15,324 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
22,460 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,136 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
15,324 students
5,850 students
% Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
61%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
7%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
16%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$45,674
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,153 is less than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,073 is less than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 32% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,153
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,073
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2008)
$2,625
$3,500
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
The Panther
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Chaffey College, one of the first colleges to be established in California, is a two-year public community college situated in an area of natural and tranquil beauty in Southern California. Its campus occupies 200 acres of rolling lawns and native foliage in the foothills of the majestic San Gabriel mountains. Founded in 1883 as a private college, Chaffey has been a publicly funded college since1916 and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Chaffey is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Community College League of California, Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), and is approved by the Office of Private Post-Secondary Education for Veterans Benefits. The purpose of the Student Activities Program of Chaffey College is to complement the academic program of studies and enhance the overall educational experience of students through participation in social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, health and governance programs. Chaffey College offers a host of short-term and semester-long study abroad programs to destinations across the globe. From the classic academic program offering a selection of general education courses taught by Chaffey faculty at foreign institutions, to shorter focused travel programs in art, theatre, history, and language, Chaffey has a study abroad program for just about everyone. Physical Education/Athletics is an integral component of the general education and vocational education programs at Chaffey College. Physical Education/Athletics is essential to develop an individual's physiological and social well being.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chaffey College cost?
Chaffey College's tuition is approximately $1,153 for In-State students and $6,073 for Out-State students.
What is Chaffey College's ranking?
Chaffey College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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