Chaffey College is a public community college located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, founded in 1883 as one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the state. Serving the Inland Empire communities of Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, and surrounding areas, Chaffey offers comprehensive transfer, career technical education, and continuing education programs. The college is recognized for exceptional return on investment, having taken top ranking for ROI among California community colleges. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, Chaffey is committed to student equity and success through a wide array of support programs. Its athletics teams, the Panthers, compete in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), and the campus features strong allied health, nursing, and workforce programs that connect students to the region's growing healthcare and logistics industries.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$11,040
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $11,120
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.