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Chaffey College
Acceptance
Open admission
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6-yr Graduation
36%
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Total enrollment
22,460
peer median 17,333
Avg net price
$5,672
-$530 vs Community College
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About
Chaffey College is a public community college in Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States. It serves students in Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Upland. It is the oldest community college in California.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
36%
Overall completion
36%
Full-time retention
69%
Full-time retention
69%
Pell equity
0.3pp gap
Pell recipients
36%211 of 580
Non-Pell (all)
36%272 of 761
Subsidized loan, no Pell
100%1 of 1
No Federal Aid
36%271 of 760
Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates, a notably small equity gap.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 126 Title IV programs, 6 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 120 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
126
Passing
6
4.8% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
126programs
- Passing6 · 4.8%
- No Data120 · 95.2%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
1
Safe
5
No data
120
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Psychology General
Associate Degree · Psychology
$40,641
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+12.6%
+$4,559
Psychology General
Associate Degree · Psychology
+12.6%
$40,641 vs $36,082
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
$46,524
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+28.9%
+$10,442
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
+28.9%
$46,524 vs $36,082
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
$49,938
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+38.4%
+$13,856
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
+38.4%
$49,938 vs $36,082
Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
$50,340
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+39.5%
+$14,258
Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
+39.5%
$50,340 vs $36,082
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Other
Associate Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
$54,021
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+49.7%
+$17,939
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Other
Associate Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
+49.7%
$54,021 vs $36,082
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$58,657
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+62.6%
+$22,575
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+62.6%
$58,657 vs $36,082
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Accredited since 1952Next review Oct 2030
Programmatic accreditations · 5
Action history · 13
- Aug 2025Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation · Dental Assisting (DA)
- Jan 2025Grant Substantive Change: ProgramAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation · Dental Assisting (DA)
- Jan 2025Renewal of AccreditationJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Jan 2024Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Apr 2021Grant Substantive Change: ProgramAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation · Dental Assisting (DA)
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$5,672
-$530vs Community College median $6,202
Federal loans
0.5%
In-state tuition
$1,184
Out-of-state
$11,120
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 9,116 students received $39.5M in Pell grants, alongside $962K in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
9,116
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$39.5M
$39,538,009 total
Direct Loans
$962K
291 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
7k’20
6k’21
7k’22
8k’23
9k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$420K
146 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$542K
145 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 26 borrowers who entered repayment, 1 (3.8%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
3.8%
+1.5pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
26
Defaulted
1
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
10.1%+0.8
2017
5.3%-3.9
2018
3.7%-3.3
2019
3.8%+1.5
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Chaffey College
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs119
UndergraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
1,812 total completions
01Business
48226.6%
01Business
48226.6%
02Psychology
23513.0%
02Psychology
23513.0%
03Health Professions
20311.2%
03Health Professions
20311.2%
04Social Sciences
1669.2%
04Social Sciences
1669.2%
05Communication
1628.9%
05Communication
1628.9%
06Liberal Arts
1397.7%
06Liberal Arts
1397.7%
07Security/Protective
1267.0%
07Security/Protective
1267.0%
08Visual/Performing Arts
1166.4%
08Visual/Performing Arts
1166.4%
09Family/Consumer Sci
925.1%
09Family/Consumer Sci
925.1%
10Computer Sciences
915.0%
10Computer Sciences
915.0%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
22,460
12-mo unduplicated
34,865
Undergraduate
34,865
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
40%13,778
Women
60%21,087
Race / ethnicity composition
Hispanic
65.4%
White
12.4%
Asian
7.6%
Black
6.3%
Unknown
4.4%
Two or more
3.1%
Non-resident
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
383
272 M · 111 W
Women athletes
29.0%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$3.1M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$43K
$29K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 9
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Football
118
—
$365,991
Football
118 M · —
Soccer
32
25
$125,610
Soccer
32 M · 25 W
Baseball
43
—
$112,829
Baseball
43 M · —
Basketball
23
19
$404,702
Basketball
23 M · 19 W
Water Polo
20
11
$75,202
Water Polo
20 M · 11 W
Swimming
21
8
$105,029
Swimming
21 M · 8 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.68
14 offenses · 20,632 students
3-year trend
0.212 yrs ago0.161 yr ago0.68Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
21
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
3
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
4
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Burglary
8
Motor vehicle theft
3
Aggravated assault
2
Fondling
1
By location
14total
- On campus11
- Public property3
VAWA offenses
1
Domestic violence
1
Dating violence
1
Stalking
3 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
- National origin2
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs10
Liquor00
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Data quality: 4 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
25.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
250
Chaffey College vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Chaffey College selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectChaffey College | 36% | Open admission | 22,460 | $5,672 | Community College |
| — | Open admission | 11,720 | $10,345 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 18,095 | $10,844 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 21,859 | $2,424 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 10,429 | $4,135 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,494 | $480 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,926 | $11,911 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,275 | $6,513 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 20,123 | $4,976 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,494 | $6,120 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 17,228 | $8,312 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 21,664 | $5,968 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 25,567 | $3,206 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 19,521 | $6,134 | Community College | |
| — | 90.8% | 17,437 | $11,453 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,075 | $8,365 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,440 | $5,311 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 24,985 | $6,202 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,472 | $5,040 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 13,523 | $8,398 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,583 | $0 or less | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,301 | $7,095 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 17,096 | $7,203 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 24,597 | $3,864 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 21,730 | $8,377 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,334 | $11,315 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 20,986 | $12,671 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 19,973 | $5,258 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 43,928 | $4,337 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 24,609 | $8,759 | Community College | |
| Peer group median | 36% | 90.8% | 17,333 | $6,202 |
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Chaffey College Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Institutional Research
Phone
909-652-6460
The Chaffey College Office of Institutional Research provides useful and "user-friendly" data, reports and presentations to Chaffey College administration, staff, faculty and students.
Visit IR office pageTeam
7 members
- Melissa Christian, Ph.D.Executive Director, Institutional Research, Policy, & Grants
- Melissa Mosley, Ph.D.Executive Director, Institutional Research, Policy, & Grants
- Jennifer ReyesAdministrative Assistant II, Institutional Research
- Amanda Admire, Ph.D.Research and Data Solutions Analyst
- Ariel SalesResearch and Data Solutions Analyst
- Joseph CascioResearch and Data Solutions Analyst
- Trinity KealohaResearch & Policy Specialist
Reports & documents (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardchaffey.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGlossary of TermsThis glossary provides definitions for terms commonly used in institutional research, student success analysis, and academic reporting at Chaffey College. It includes terms related to course modalities, measurement metrics, and policies used to support data-driven decision-making.chaffey.edu
- Strategic planStrategic Plans for Chaffey College2022Chaffey College's Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 focuses on enhancing equity, success, and community engagement through curriculum diversity, acknowledging intersectional identities, and eliminating barriers to student completion. It emphasizes timely achievement of educational goals by adapting scheduling and embedding career planning and exploration throughout student pathways. The plan also prioritizes the optimization of technological tools and infrastructure to foster institutional efficiency and responsiveness, while investing in professional development to align with the college’s goals.chaffey.edu
Notable alumni of Chaffey College (11)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Diane Anderson-MinshallPublishing
- Ken CalvertPolitics
- Rollie FingersSports
- Samuel Jackson HolmesScience
- Calvin JonesSports
- Drew MaciasSports
- Whitman MayoEntertainment
- Muhammad Akbar Nasution
- Peter PopoffReligion
- George StillmanArt
- Joseph WambaughLiterature
Frequently asked questions about Chaffey College
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Chaffey College.
What is the acceptance rate at Chaffey College?
Chaffey College does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution has an open admission policy: it admits all applicants who meet basic requirements, so it does not report a selective admit rate.
What is the graduation rate at Chaffey College?
Chaffey College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 36% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Chaffey College?
Chaffey College reports a total enrollment of 22,460 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Chaffey College?
The average net price at Chaffey College is $5,672 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
Where is Chaffey College located?
Chaffey College is located in Rancho Cucamonga, California 91737-3002.
Who runs Institutional Research at Chaffey College?
Chaffey College's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
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