Crafton Hills College (CHC) is a public 2-year community college located in Yucaipa, California, serving the San Bernardino Valley and surrounding Inland Empire communities. Part of the San Bernardino Community College District, CHC was founded in 1966 and currently serves approximately 5,900 students with associate degrees, certificates, and transfer preparation programs. The college is nationally recognized for its Respiratory Therapy program, consistently ranked among the top programs in the United States and placing graduates into high-demand healthcare careers. CHC also offers outstanding programs in Emergency Medical Services, fire technology, business, liberal arts, and transfer pathways to University of California and California State University campuses. With an open admissions policy and some of the lowest tuition in the nation for California residents, Crafton Hills makes higher education accessible to all members of its diverse community. The college's scenic hillside campus in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains provides a welcoming learning environment. CHC's Roadrunners compete in California Community College Athletics, and the college provides a robust array of student support services to help every learner succeed.
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
$15267
/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): $14,556
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.
