- Crafton Hills College wants you to achieve your educational, career, and personal goals. We are here to help!
- You`re not just one of 5,500 students to us. You are an individual with ambition, aspirations, and goals. We see your potential and will help you engage, learn and advance.
- Not only is Crafton beautiful with new buildings and breathtaking views there are tons of opportunities for interaction in student clubs, athletics, field trips, Three Peaks events, and fun activities in the Quad.
- We`ve got professors with master`s degrees and Ph. D.s Experienced and dedicated. Connected and engaging.
- We offer 50+ associate degrees and 25 career certificate programs, including our premier fire academy, to ensure you train for a high-paying job or transfer to a four-year university. We have a track record of students transferring to their university of choice after two years at Crafton.
- Let's Go!
School Highlights
Crafton Hills College serves 5,919 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 5,919 students
- In-state tuition: $1,142
- Out-state tuition: $5,606
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Crafton Hills College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 308 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Crafton Hills College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1972
Total Faculty
308 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Crafton Hills College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Crafton Hills College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,919 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,640 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
4,279 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,359 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,640 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,719 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
58%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
4%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
31%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$47,391
$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 $1,142 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 $5,606 is less than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,142
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,606
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
85%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Cross CountrySwimming
Water Polo
Colors
Green and Yellow
School Mascot
Roadrunner
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Crafton Hills is one of 116 colleges in the California Community College system, the largest college system in the world. Located on rolling hills above the Yucaipa Valley and surrounded by an undisturbed natural environment, Crafton Hills offers more than 50 majors in the liberal arts and sciences, vocations, and technical studies. Crafton Hills is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the accrediting body for California and the Western Pacific. Whether your goal is to transfer to a four-year college or to get job training for a new career, Crafton Hills can help you with your future. The college also offers a variety of recreational, cultural, and social opportunities. The music program under the direction of Mark McConnell hosts student recitals and performances throughout the year. Theatre Arts has become renowned for its excellent productions of award-winning Broadway plays, musicals, and the classics. At Crafton Hills, students have extracurricular opportunities to explore their interests in clubs, student government, and educational field trips.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Paul Barich - Redlands Mayor Paul Barich took classes at Crafton Hills College the first year the college opened its doors. He believes the time he spent here prepared him well for transfer to UCLA, where he earned a degree in history. He then returned to his hometown of Redlands to start a career in teaching before opening Barich and Associates Insurance Marketing Services Inc., which specializes in health, life, Medicare and 401(k)s.
- Damian G. Garcia - Judge, Superior Court of San Bernardino County
- Holliann Morro - Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino County
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Crafton Hills College cost?
Crafton Hills College's tuition is approximately $1,142 for In-State students and $5,606 for Out-State students.
Who are famous alumni from Crafton Hills College?
Crafton Hills College famous alumni include: Paul Barich, Damian G. Garcia and Holliann Morro.
What sports does Crafton Hills College offer?
Crafton Hills College offers 3 interscholastic sports: Cross Country, Swimming and Water Polo.
What is Crafton Hills College's ranking?
Crafton Hills College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least expensive tuition and Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Crafton Hills College is Community Christian College (3.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Community Christian College
Private not-for-profit
720 W. Desert Vista Street
Quartzsite, CA 85346
(909) 253-7707
Quartzsite, CA 85346
(909) 253-7707
3.9 miles
Enrollment: 424 students Private-state tuition: $6,485 Minority enrollment: 91%
550 E. Hospitality Lane, Suite 200
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-4000
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-4000
10.4 miles
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
Private for-profit
201 East Airport Drive, Suite A
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 884-8891
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 884-8891
11.0 miles
Enrollment: 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 98% Minority enrollment: 94%
Moreno Valley College
Public
16130 Lasselle St
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 571-6100
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 571-6100
12.3 miles
Enrollment: 11,920 students Minority enrollment: 86%
701 South Mount Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 384-4400
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 384-4400
13.0 miles
Enrollment: 14,055 students In-state tuition: $1,238 Out-state tuition: $4,420 Minority enrollment: 89%
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