Crafton Hills College

Overview

Crafton Hills College, a public two-year community college located in Yucaipa, California, was established in 1972 and resides within the San Bernardino Community College District. Approximately 19 miles east of the city of San Bernardino, it boasts a suburban hilltop campus encompassing Crafton Hills that overlooks the San Bernardino Valley. The college is known for its natural scenic beauty and modern architecture set against a backdrop of chaparral-covered slopes. Crafton Hills College offers a variety of academic programs, with noted strengths in health sciences, including a respected paramedic and emergency medical technician program. While it has an open admissions policy, making it generally non-selective, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education to a diverse student body. Crafton Hills does not provide on-campus housing facilities, requiring students to seek accommodations in the surrounding area. The college primarily focuses on academic and career technical education rather than intercollegiate athletics.

Crafton Hills College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,478 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,635 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,104 plus fees of $78.