Rancho Cucamonga, CA Colleges
Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga is a suburban city in San Bernardino County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 165,269, up from 127,743 at the 2000 census. L. Dennis Michael was elected as Mayor on November 2, 2010. Jack Lam is the City Manager. The city was incorporated in 1977, as a result of a vote among the residents of the unincorporated communities of Alta Loma, Cucamonga, and Etiwanda.
Money's Best Places to Live 2006 ranked Rancho Cucamonga as #42 in America. Remembered by fans of comedian and radio personality Jack Benny who would often hear a train announcement made by Mel Blanc calling out: "Train leaving on track five for Anaheim, Azusa and Cucamonga!". This running gag became so well known that it eventually led to a statue of Benny in Cucamonga.
Schools in and around Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cucamonga
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 994 students; $14,780 average out-state tuition; $14,780 average in-state tuition |
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American Career College-Ontario
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 1,133 students |
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Platt College-Ontario
Four or more years; Private for profit; 402 students; $17,991 average out-state tuition; $17,991 average in-state tuition |
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Chaffey College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 21,678 students; $6,214 average out-state tuition; $676 average in-state tuition |
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West Coast University-Ontario
Four or more years; Private for profit; $33,469 average out-state tuition; $33,469 average in-state tuition |
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Westwood College-Inland Empire
Four or more years; Private for profit; 1,140 students; $14,062 average out-state tuition; $14,062 average in-state tuition |
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Everest College-Ontario
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 1,124 students; $15,325 average out-state tuition; $15,325 average in-state tuition |
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Rancho Cucamonga
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapist
- Humanities
- Construction Management
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Radiologic Technology -- Radiographer
- Dental Hygienist
- Corrections
- Child Care Provider
- Accounting Technician and Bookkeeper
- Medical Office Management and Administration
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Social Science
- Information Technology
- History
- Physical Sciences
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
