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FINANCIAL AID RATE

72%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

24:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$2,571

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Chaffey College prepares students for careers as department store service mechanics, auto part specialists, emissions inspectors, rental car fleet mechanic, specialty shop technicians, and car test driver/mechanic. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Program courses include: brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Chaffey College

25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA

Chaffey College is a two-year public community college located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, near Los Angeles in Southern California.  The college district serves the inland empire of Western San Bernardino County. The cities served include Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland, among others.

Chaffey College offers academic and occupational programs to the local community via its three campuses and online education program. Many students follow a core curriculum that allows them to transfer to four-year universities to complete a bachelor's degree. Chaffey College has been recognized for its outstanding vocational and technology programs, which include nursing, automotive technology, hotel and food service, and aeronautics, among others.

History

Chaffey College was founded in 1883 as a private college. The college was established by brothers George and William Chaffey as the Chaffey College School of Agriculture. Their aim was to establish a local college that would bring quality education to the citrus growing families of the Upland and Ontario areas. In 1916, it was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and began receiving public funding.

From the early days, Chaffey College was known for its fine athletics department. Chaffey beat USC for the first championship of intercollegiate football in Southern California in 1893.

In 1970, the Board of Trustees became the Chaffey Community College District. In 1990, the college opened its first educational center in the community, in Ontario. A second educational center opened in Fontana in 1999. In 2000, The Chaffey College Chino Center was opened. Its Chino Information Technology Center opened in 2002. In 2007, the college opened its Ralph M. Lewis Center.

Academics

The academic calendar for Chaffey College follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters. The fall semester begins in mid-August and runs to mid-December. The spring semester begins in mid-January and runs to mid-May.

Colleges and Schools

  • School of Business and Applied Technology
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Language Arts
  • School of Mathematics and Science
  • School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • School of Visual, Performing and Communication Arts
  • School of Instructional Support

Student Life

Student resources at Chaffey College include online services, CalWORKS, a child development center, counseling center, disability programs and services, distance education, study abroad program, a global career center, student jobs services, honors program, student health services, veteran services, a writing center, and more

Students at Chaffey College are encouraged to pursue activities beyond the classroom to enrich their college experience. Student organizations on campus include everything from an Anime Club and the Associate Press to a Ceramics Club, Glee Club and Philosophy Club.

There is no on-campus housing available, but there is a housing directory that provides information on how to find a variety of rentals and housing options near the campuses.

Traditions

The traditional school colors for Chaffey College are red, white and black. The school mascot is the panther, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Chaffey College "Panthers."

Athletics

The Chaffey College "Panthers" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Water Polo 

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its primary campus in Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College has two satellite campuses: The Chaffey College Chino Campus in Chino, California and the Chino Campus at College Park. These campuses include the Chaffey College Chino Education Center and the Robert Pile Chaffey College Chino Information Technology Center.

Community Life

The Chaffey College Foundation was established in 1987 to support Chaffey's leadership and raise the funds necessary for student enrichment and a stronger college community.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chaffey College has offered the following programs for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate22
Less Than Two-Year Award36
Associate's Degree15

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male68
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian4
Black4
Hispanic52
White9
Multiple Races2
Unknown2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Auto Mechanic program at Chaffey College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Description

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Description

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -50.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Average Hourly Rate: $14.85
    • Average Annual Salary: $30890

    Automotive Master Mechanics

    Description

    Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

    Career Outlook & Projections ()

    According to the BLS, automotive master mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

    Salary & Wages

    • Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 4
      • Average Hourly Rate: $25.00
      • Average Annual Salary: $51990
    • San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 2
      • Average Hourly Rate: $27.46
      • Average Annual Salary: $57110

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Chaffey College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Dual Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To help students and alumni, Chaffey College may offer services like:

    • Distance learning
    • Classes offered on nights and weekends
    • Remedial courses
    • Career path counseling
    • Employing students to lower education costs
    • Helping students find work after graduation
    • Day care

    Intercollegiate Athletics

    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Football
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Track and Field, X-Country
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo