Chaffey College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Chaffey’s 100% acceptance rate means admission is not the main hurdle. Your goal is to enter with a clear academic plan, prepare for placement and first-year coursework, and use the low in-state cost to build momentum toward a degree or transfer path.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Chaffey College facts and stats
Chaffey College enrolls about 22,460 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Chaffey has a freshman retention rate of 69%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 25:1.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Key Chaffey College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 2
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Chaffey, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a fall retake for possible superscoring gains. Since Chaffey does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, make your last fall retake early enough for scores to arrive by the regular admission deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Chaffey is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,104 and out-of-state tuition of $11,040. To be considered for aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline.

Chaffey College’s out-of-state tuition is $11,040, compared with $1,104 for in-state tuition. Students should also budget for room and board, listed at $25,038, which can be a major part of total costs. Actual net price will depend on living arrangements and financial need.
Student life at Chaffey College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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