CHC in the Top 10!

Publish Date: Dec. 18, 2014

CHC IS ONE OF THE TOP 10 FASTEST GROWING COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN THE NATION

We’re bucking the trend! Crafton Hills College is one of the California Community College who saw enrollment growth last year. In fact, CHC was the ninth fastest growing community college in the nation in its size category (5,000-9,999 students).

Across the nation there was a decline in enrollments by 2.2% from 2012-2013, according to Community College Week (12-08-2014) (http://npaper-wehaa.com/ccweek#2014/12/08/?article=2400171&z=61 inactive link), using data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).  It is common for college enrollments to decrease when the economy improves, as occurred the last few years.

However, Crafton Hills College grew 7.9%, thanks in part to the passage of Proposition 30, which provided funding for the college to offer more courses. “We have strategically managed our enrollment by offering the classes of highest need for our students,” says Dr. Bryan Reece, vice president of instruction.

“Our beautiful campus, with outstanding faculty and transfer opportunities has made Crafton Hills the college of choice in our community,” says Dr. Cheryl Marshall, president. “We expect to see additional growth this year as well.”

Crafton Hills shared the top ten in its category with three other California colleges. California colleges also dominated the 10,000+ category, taking the top five spots.