Crafton Hills College
- In a serene, welcoming environment, Crafton Hills College promotes learning through self-discovery and the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills. This mission is carried out in a dynamic educational community that encourages intellectual curiosity and fosters an openness to a wide range of people and ideas.
School Highlights
Crafton Hills College serves 6,749 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,749 students
- In-state tuition: $1,142
- Out-state tuition: $5,606
- Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 67%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Crafton Hills College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 308 teachers has grown by 120% over five years.
Crafton Hills College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
308 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Crafton Hills College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 44:1 over five years.
The Crafton Hills College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,749 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
2,072 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
4,677 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
50%
47%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
33%
23%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
College Completion Rate
28%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,300
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,142 is less than the state average of $1,997. 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 $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,142
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,606
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
79%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Crafton Hills is one of 108 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 renown for its excellent productions of award-winning Broadway plays, musicals, and the classics. At Crafton Hills, students have extracurricular opportunities to explore their interest in clubs, student government, and educational field trips to various locations in the world. The "American Indian Association Gallery and Resource Center at Crafton Hills College" is a student/community area located in the Crafton Hills College library designed to assist our region's Native American community with information and resources related to Native American culture, artifacts, research, historical information, scholarships, genealogy, etc.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Crafton Hills College is Community Christian College (3.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Community Christian College
Private not-for-profit
1174 Nevada Street, Suite 200
Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 253-7707
Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 253-7707
3.9 miles
| 203 students
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
| 744 students
Moreno Valley College
Public
16130 Lasselle St
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 571-6100
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 571-6100
12.4 miles
| 10,074 students
701 South Mount Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 384-4400
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 384-4400
13.0 miles
| 14,872 students
Platt College-Riverside
Private for-profit
6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 572-4300
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 572-4300
13.8 miles
| 484 students
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