Chatfield College

Chatfield College is committed to making education affordable, offering various financial aid options including federal and state grants, institutional scholarships, and work-study programs. Students receive an average of $5,000 in financial aid annually, with additional support for those demonstrating significant financial need. The college participates in the Federal Pell Grant program and offers flexible payment plans to help manage tuition costs.

Chatfield College maintains a non-discriminatory, open admissions policy, welcoming all students who seek to further their education. The college operates on a rolling admission schedule, notifying degree-seeking students of acceptance when the college receives all required documentation. Prospective students are required to complete an application, submit transcripts, and take a placement test in English and Math.

Chatfield College offers a small, collaborative learning environment with a deep sense of community and personalized support. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 3:1, students have ample opportunities for one-on-one interactions with professors. The college's curriculum is based on liberal arts, encouraging students to develop personal skills and explore career choices.

Chatfield College prepares students for college, careers, and life, helping first-generation and non-traditional students overcome obstacles to post-secondary education. Approximately 70% of Chatfield graduates transfer to four-year colleges, while others become valuable employees at regional businesses. The Chatfield Edge supports students in aligning their strengths and goals with educational opportunities, providing mentoring to keep them on track.

Chatfield College offers a vibrant and exciting community where students, instructors, and staff engage in a cordial and friendly manner. The college encourages recreational activities and wellness programs to promote a healthy lifestyle among students. A variety of student organizations and activities cater to diverse interests, including academic clubs, cultural groups, and service organizations.

Chatfield College provides an environment suited to academic activities performed by employees and students. Classroom usage is limited to enrolled students and visitors who have an appropriate academic purpose. All visitors will report to the main office in the Welcome Center at the Brown County campus or the front desk at the Over-the-Rhine campus.

Although Chatfield does not actively recruit international students, it has enrolled students from several countries in recent years. With no residence halls and no ESL program on campus, it works best for these students to have family or other support systems in the area.