Chaffey College

https://www.chaffey.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2024 Average Net Price

$7,809

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

22,460

31.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

36%

483 Graduates

About

Chaffey College is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Chaffey College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (382 degrees awarded), General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation (22 degrees), and Paralegal (20 degrees).

In 2024, 3,117 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chaffey College. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,927 degrees), 3.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (547 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chaffey College is $1,104, which is $−7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Chaffey College is $1,104, which is $7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,809.

In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending Chaffey College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chaffey College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Chaffey College is $−7,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Chaffey College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,809

2024 Value

1.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Chaffey College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,809. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Chaffey College grew by 1.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chaffey College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,432

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chaffey College was of $19,432 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.27% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Chaffey College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62% of undergraduate students at Chaffey College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 32.6% with respect to 2023, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chaffey College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Chaffey College had a total enrollment of 22,460 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Chaffey College is 7,136 students and the part-time enrollment is 15,324. This means that 31.8% of students enrolled at Chaffey College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chaffey College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% White, 8.16% Asian, 6.37% Black or African American, 3.28% Two or More Races, 0.227% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Chaffey College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (37.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.8%) and White Female (7.11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chaffey College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22,460 students. The full-time enrollment at Chaffey College is 7,136 and the part-time enrollment is 15,324. This means that 31.8% of students enrolled at Chaffey College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chaffey College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chaffey College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Chaffey College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chaffey College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
14,463 enrolled students
White
2,826 enrolled students
Asian
1,832 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chaffey College is 64.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% White, 8.16% Asian, 6.37% Black or African American, 3.28% Two or More Races, 0.227% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 988 students (4.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 759 more women than men received degrees from Chaffey College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chaffey College is hispanic or latino (1,927 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (547 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Chaffey College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (382 degrees awarded), followed by General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation (22 degrees) and Paralegal (20 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chaffey College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (58 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (81 degrees), and Communications (140 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chaffey College are Other managers (214,787 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (176,726 people), Police officers (145,366 people), Marketing managers (93,798 people), and Customer service representatives (88,126 people).

The most specialized majors at Chaffey College in 2024 are Communication Technologies (58 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (81 degrees), Communications (140 degrees), Protective Services (166 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (563 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chaffey College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Chaffey College are Communication Technologies (58 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (81 degrees), Communications (140 degrees), Protective Services (166 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (563 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chaffey College are Elementary & secondary schools (420,420 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (356,423 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (204,774 people), Computer Systems Design (163,599 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (144,098 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chaffey College.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
382 degrees awarded
General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation
22 degrees awarded
Paralegal
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Chaffey College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 382 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Chaffey College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,179

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,938

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,179 degrees were awarded to men at Chaffey College, which is 0.608 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,938).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chaffey College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 162 degrees were awarded to men at Chaffey College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.988 times less than the 164 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 271 degrees were awarded to men at Chaffey College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.42 times more than the 112 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 15% of students graduating from Chaffey College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,927 degrees awarded
White
547 degrees awarded
Asian
223 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chaffey College is hispanic or latino (1,927 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (547 degrees).

2.37% of degree recipients (74 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
2,519 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2,377 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2,132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chaffey College is hispanic or latino female (2,519 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (2,377 degrees).

Operations

Chaffey College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.04M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.4M (669%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Chaffey College had a total salary expenditure of 241M. Chaffey College employs 234 Instructors. Most academics at Chaffey College are Female Instructor (139), and Male Instructor (95).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chaffey College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 176 employees, Management, with 50 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 42 employees.

Endowment

$3.04M

2024 Endowment

6.47%

growth from 2023

Chaffey College has an endowment valued at about $3.04M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Chaffey College grew 6.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.37M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Chaffey College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.87M - Federal
$46.4M - State
$820k - Local

As of 2024, Chaffey College received $5.87M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $46.4M from state grants and contracts, and $820k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$103M

2024 Salaries

8.15%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Chaffey College paid a median of $103M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($241M) and a 8.15% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.83% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$30M

Instructional Salaries

234

Number of Employees

In 2024, Chaffey College paid a total of $30M to 234 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chaffey College were Office and Administrative Support with 176 employees, Management with 50 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 42 employees.

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