A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Chaffey College are primarily Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 83% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Chaffey College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
17%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
63%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 76% more female students than male students enrolled at Chaffey College with a gender ratio of 22% women to 12% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Chaffey College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12%
|
| Women |
22%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,562
|
| Women |
4,502
|
Chaffey College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
51% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 31.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 68.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111939 IPEDS survey data for Chaffey College.
Last updated February 24, 2025