Crafton Hills College

11711 Sand Canyon Road
Yucaipa, CA 92339
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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.
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School Highlights

Crafton Hills College serves 6,012 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,012 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,142
  • Out-state tuition: $5,606
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Crafton Hills College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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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
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
308 staff
312 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Crafton Hills College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Crafton Hills College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,012 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,971 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,041 students
6,239 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Crafton Hills College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
404 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,971 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,041 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
6%
13%
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% Hispanic
46%
45%
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% Black
3%
5%
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% White
38%
25%
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Crafton Hills College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,300
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Crafton Hills College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of California by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,142 is less than the state average of $2,083. 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 $7,122. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,142
$2,083
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,606
$7,122
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Crafton Hills College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
86%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Crafton Hills College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Cross Country, Swimming, Water Polo
Source: 2021 (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.

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.
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,012 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,142
  • Out-state tuition: $5,606
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Verified school update

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For San Bernardino County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,143 per year for in-state students and $5,510 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

San Bernardino County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in San Bernardino County, CA is Community Christian College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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