Highest earnings after college
Median earnings ten years after starting.
- 1Harvey Mudd College$138,687
- 2Claremont McKenna College$104,736
- 3Pomona College$77,779
- 4Scripps College$77,539
- 5California State Polytechnic University-Pomona$71,902
College & student life
College guide to Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga college guide: Chaffey College and more, with rankings, campus events, game days and study spots.
Colleges near Rancho Cucamonga
Pick a campus for its live schedule, game days and the best spots nearby.
In Rancho CucamongaCommunity college · Since 1883Chaffey College20,000+ students$5,672 net price · 36% graduate
14 mi awayPublic university · Since 1949California State Polytechnic University-Pomona20,000+ students$11,531 net price · 68% graduate
NC13 mi away
Community college · Since 1991Norco College10,000–19,999 students$5,169 net price · 42% graduate
10 mi awayPrivate university · Since 1891University of La Verne5,000–9,999 students$20,161 net price · 63% graduate
PC7 mi away
Private college · Since 1963Pitzer College1,000–4,999 students$34,191 net price · 83% graduate
7 mi awayPrivate college · Since 1946Claremont McKenna College1,000–4,999 students$28,849 net price · 91% graduate
7 mi awayPrivate college · Since 1926Scripps College1,000–4,999 students$36,294 net price · 83% graduate
7 mi awayPrivate university · Since 1925Claremont Graduate University1,000–4,999 students
7 mi awayPrivate college · Since 1887Pomona College1,000–4,999 students$19,285 net price · 93% graduate
10 mi awayPrivate university · Since 1977Western University of Health Sciences1,000–4,999 students
LAP13 mi away
Private universityLos Angeles Pacific University1,000–4,999 students$22,677 net price · 21% graduate
15 mi awayPrivate university · Since 1922La Sierra University1,000–4,999 students$45,566 net price · 60% graduate
7 mi awayPrivate college · Since 1955Harvey Mudd CollegeUnder 1,000 students$35,924 net price · 92% graduate
CLU7 mi away
Private university · Since 2011Claremont Lincoln UniversityUnder 1,000 students
8 mi awayPrivate college · Since 1997Keck Graduate InstituteUnder 1,000 students
OVC12 mi away
Private collegeOak Valley CollegeUnder 1,000 students$21,379 net price
LPU14 mi away
Private university · Since 1923Life Pacific UniversityUnder 1,000 students$20,898 net price · 40% graduate
CUS14 mi away
Private university · Since 2015California University of Science and MedicineUnder 1,000 students
College list from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory (NCES).
Campus in pictures near Rancho Cucamonga
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Chaffey College
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
University of La Verne
Claremont McKenna College
Scripps College
Claremont Graduate University
Pomona College
Western University of Health Sciences
La Sierra University
Harvey Mudd College
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
University of La Verne
Claremont McKenna CollegeGames and campus events near Rancho Cucamonga
The next seven days at every college in this guide, updated daily from their own calendars.
How colleges near Rancho Cucamonga compare
Ranked on official College Scorecard figures: what graduates earn, what students pay after aid, and how many finish.
Best value
Median earnings per dollar of the average yearly net price.
- 1Norco College9.9× net price
- 2Chaffey College7.6× net price
- 3California State Polytechnic University-Pomona6.2× net price
- 4Pomona College4.0× net price
- 5Harvey Mudd College3.9× net price
Most affordable
Average yearly net price after grants and scholarships.
- 1Norco College$5,169
- 2Chaffey College$5,672
- 3California State Polytechnic University-Pomona$11,531
- 4Pomona College$19,285
- 5University of La Verne$20,161
Highest graduation rates
Share of full-time students who finish within 150% of normal time.
Most selective
Lowest admission rates.
- 1Pomona College7% admitted
- 2Claremont McKenna College10% admitted
- 3Harvey Mudd College13% admitted
- 4Pitzer College25% admitted
- 5Scripps College38% admitted
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A college appears in a list only when the Department reports that figure for it; graduation rates compare four-year colleges.
Compare colleges near Rancho Cucamonga side by side
Size, cost after aid, graduation and earnings for every college in this guide. Tap a column to sort.
| College | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffey CollegeCommunity college | In town | 18,132 | $5,672 | Open | 36% | $42,975 |
| California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPublic university | 14 mi | 25,042 | $11,531 | 75% | 68% | $71,902 |
| Norco CollegeCommunity college | 13 mi | 8,779 | $5,169 | Open | 42% | $51,206 |
| University of La VernePrivate university | 10 mi | 3,050 | $20,161 | 71% | 63% | $65,464 |
| Pitzer CollegePrivate college | 7 mi | 1,227 | $34,191 | 25% | 83% | $69,512 |
| Claremont McKenna CollegePrivate college | 7 mi | 1,388 | $28,849 | 10% | 91% | $104,736 |
| Scripps CollegePrivate college | 7 mi | 1,113 | $36,294 | 38% | 83% | $77,539 |
| Claremont Graduate UniversityPrivate university | 7 mi | – | – | – | – | $64,372 |
| Pomona CollegePrivate college | 7 mi | 1,666 | $19,285 | 7% | 93% | $77,779 |
| Western University of Health SciencesPrivate university | 10 mi | – | – | – | – | – |
| Los Angeles Pacific UniversityPrivate university | 13 mi | 1,483 | $22,677 | Open | 21% | – |
| La Sierra UniversityPrivate university | 15 mi | 1,116 | $45,566 | 92% | 60% | $61,824 |
| Harvey Mudd CollegePrivate college | 7 mi | 921 | $35,924 | 13% | 92% | $138,687 |
| Claremont Lincoln UniversityPrivate university | 7 mi | 54 | – | – | – | – |
| Keck Graduate InstitutePrivate college | 8 mi | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oak Valley CollegePrivate college | 12 mi | 75 | $21,379 | Open | – | – |
| Life Pacific UniversityPrivate university | 14 mi | 456 | $20,898 | 96% | 40% | $43,299 |
| California University of Science and MedicinePrivate university | 14 mi | – | – | – | – | – |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A dash means the Department doesn't report that figure for the college.
Coffee and study spots
Local cafés and tea rooms for long afternoons with a laptop.
SC
Sunny's Cafe
RestaurantHH
Haven Haus Cafe
RestaurantOpen late
Kitchens and bars serving past 10 p.m.
CM
Cara Mia
Italian restaurantCS
Cornelio's Steak House
RestaurantCS
Cocina Serrano y Cantina
Mexican restaurantEM
El Mezcalito
Mexican restaurant4&
4th & Mill
RestaurantSM
Sushi Martini
RestaurantPZ
Papa Zhang’s BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantWN
Wine Now!
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