C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
40/100 · earnings-weighted

Chaffey College

2-Year Public
📍 Rancho Cucamonga, California 91737
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%
Outcomes
C
48/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
F
30/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

20,632
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,901
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Chaffey College ▼

36% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$954,605
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,446
1-Year Change
+2.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Chaffey College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,975
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,265
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
36%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 37th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Chaffey College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$58,657+20%#73 of 547#166—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies—$54,021+7%#18 of 41#29—
Biological and Physical Sciences—$50,340+0%#43 of 85#58—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$49,938+7%#146 of 426#241—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$46,524+5%#249 of 947#594—
Psychology—$40,641+3%#43 of 106#55—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Chaffey College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $954,605
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,446/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92336 (3.8% cap, Fontana)

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🏆 Where Chaffey College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#15
Teacher Assistant/Aide
of 26 schools
#20
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,104 $11,040

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$7,901
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,001
$30,001 - $48,000$5,594
$48,001 - $75,000$7,016
$75,001 - $110,000$9,816
$110,001+$8,819

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 383 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 326 grads/yr Psychology, General 208 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 180 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 116 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 89 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 89 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 67 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 66 grads/yr Sociology, General 66 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 60 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 59 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 59 grads/yr Teacher Assistant/Aide 57 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 55 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 50 grads/yr Real Estate 48 grads/yr Radio and Television 45 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 45 grads/yr Information Technology 45 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Chaffey College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

20,632
Total Students
60%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)
36%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 14%
Hispanic 62%
Black 7%
Asian 8%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%
With Family 65%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~7,324 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 17%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 54%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Chaffey College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Chaffey College?
Tuition at Chaffey College is $1,104 for in-state students and $11,040 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,901.
What is the graduation rate at Chaffey College?
The graduation rate at Chaffey College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Chaffey College a good school?
Chaffey College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Chaffey College?
Chaffey College has a total enrollment of 20,632 students.
Is there rental demand near Chaffey College?
Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Chaffey College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 7,324 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Rancho Cucamonga area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology