Chaffey College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2022 Average Net Price

$14,778

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

19,238

29.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

28.1%

466 Graduates

About

Chaffey College is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Chaffey College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (709 degrees awarded), Paralegal (34 degrees), and General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation (23 degrees).

In 2022, 4,655 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chaffey College. 64.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,908 degrees), 4.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (726 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chaffey College is $1,104, which is $−7,008 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Chaffey College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 11 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Chaffey College is $1,104, which is $7,008 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,778.

In 2022, 94% of undergraduate students attending Chaffey College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Chaffey College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Chaffey College is $−7,008 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$14,778

2022 Value

6.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Chaffey College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,778. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Chaffey College grew by 6.02%.

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

$17,252

Room and Board

$1,126

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chaffey College was of $17,252 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.05% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,126. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.26% 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

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

94% of undergraduate students at Chaffey College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 46.9% with respect to 2021, when 64% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Chaffey College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 11 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Chaffey College had a total enrollment of 19,238 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Chaffey College is 5,647 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,591. This means that 29.4% of students enrolled at Chaffey College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chaffey College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% White, 7.9% Black or African American, 7.56% Asian, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.203% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.198% 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 (24.9%) and White Female (9.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chaffey College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,238 students. The full-time enrollment at Chaffey College is 5,647 and the part-time enrollment is 13,591. This means that 29.4% of students enrolled at Chaffey College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% 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

68%

2022 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 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), 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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
12,185 enrolled students
White
2,901 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,520 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chaffey College is 63.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% White, 7.9% Black or African American, 7.56% Asian, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.203% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.198% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 366 students (1.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 1,357 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 (2,908 degrees awarded). There were 4.01 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (726 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Chaffey College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (709 degrees awarded), followed by Paralegal (34 degrees) and General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation (23 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Interdisciplinary Studies (415 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (146 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,391 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (133,639 people), Other managers (79,792 people), Construction managers (42,717 people), Registered nurses (41,856 people), and Physicians (39,240 people).

The most specialized majors at Chaffey College in 2022 are Interdisciplinary Studies (415 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (146 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,391 degrees), Communication Technologies (39 degrees), and Construction (61 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Chaffey College are Interdisciplinary Studies (415 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (146 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,391 degrees), Communication Technologies (39 degrees), and Construction (61 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (276,106 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (126,013 people), Construction (107,156 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (88,512 people), and Computer Systems Design (62,056 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 (2022)

Humanistic Studies
682 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
352 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
271 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Chaffey College was Humanistic Studies with 682 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Chaffey College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,649

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

3,006

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,649 degrees were awarded to men at Chaffey College, which is 0.549 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,006).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 250 degrees were awarded to men at Chaffey College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.545 times less than the 459 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 495 degrees were awarded to men at Chaffey College in Humanistic Studies, which is 2.65 times more than the 187 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 10% of students graduating from Chaffey College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Chaffey College is Female and Asian (61.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.72% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
2,908 degrees awarded
White
726 degrees awarded
Asian
372 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chaffey College is hispanic or latino (2,908 degrees awarded). There were 4.01 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (726 degrees).

2.81% of degree recipients (131 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,904 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,004 degrees awarded
White Female
439 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chaffey College is hispanic or latino female (1,904 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1004 degrees).

Operations

Chaffey College employs 245 Instructors. Most academics at Chaffey College are Female Instructor (144), and Male Instructor (101).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chaffey College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 178 employees, Management, with 43 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 41 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$51.3M - Federal
$26.4M - State
$993k - Local

As of 2022, Chaffey College received $51.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $26.4M from state grants and contracts, and $993k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$86M

2022 Salaries

6.83%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Chaffey College paid a median of $86M in salaries, a 6.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.55% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.57% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$28.2M

Instructional Salaries

245

Number of Employees

In 2022, Chaffey College paid a total of $28.2M to 245 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

245 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

178 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chaffey College was Instructor with 245 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chaffey College were Office and Administrative Support with 178 employees, Management with 43 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chaffey College was Female Instructor with 144 employees, and Male Instructor with 101 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Chaffey College.

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