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Crafton Hills College is located in Yucaipa, California. It enrolls more than 5,000 students each semester. Its students may choose to earn an associates degree, transfer to a four-year college or university or earn a professional career certificate. It is a part of one of the 109 colleges in the California community college system. Crafton Hills offers more than 30 degree programs and over 20 occupational certificate plans in diverse areas of study.
Crafton Hills College operates a student-run radio station as well as a television station. Its athletics department sponsors a wide variety of men’s and women’s sports teams.
The campus of Crafton Hills is in Yucaipa, CA, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Crafton Hills include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes Crafton Hills an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Crafton Hills is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 5,382 students enrolled (3,384 full-time equivalent).
Crafton Hills is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to advance the education and success of students in a quality learning environment"
More complete details are provided below.
Crafton Hills College
11711 Sand Canyon Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399-1799
General Phone: (909) 794-2161
http://www.craftonhills.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 180 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, Spanish language, history, speech and rhetoric, economics, political science, English, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 153 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 110 | respiratory care tech, radiographer, audiology and speech pathology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 87 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Business and Management | 22 | business management, retail, accounting, sales and marketing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | information technology, computer support, computer and info science, system administration, webmastering, computer graphics, computer programming, computer networking |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | child development |
| Science | 12 | physiology, physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, geology, biological and physical sciences, astronomy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 0 | animation and special effects |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Crafton Hills in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 323 | 39 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 218 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 65 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Crafton Hills had a total enrollment of 5,382 students (3,384 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 97% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Yucaipa, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 602 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,348 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
Financial Aid:
Crafton Hills participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 927200)
Crafton Hills has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 12 | $98,581 | 12 | $78,952 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $98,581 | 12 | $78,952 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $76,744 | 28 | $78,134 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $76,744 | 28 | $78,134 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Crafton Hills Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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