West Valley College
West Valley College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Saratoga, CA. West Valley College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of West Valley College is $1,490 for California residents and $9,320 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at West Valley.
- Total 7,272 students have enrolled in West Valley and, of that, 2,828 students enrolled online exclusively.
- West Valley offers 119 programs and 18 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of West Valley is 52% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 37.6%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at West Valley College is $1,490 for California residents and $9,320 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,484 | $9,434 |
| 2021 | $1,486 | $8,806 |
| 2022 | $1,490 | $10,700 |
| 2023 | $1,490 | $9,320 |
| 2024 | $1,490 | $9,320 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
West Valley College offers 118 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at West Valley College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 60 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 28 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 118 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 36 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 19 |
| Interior Design | 11 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 9 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Economics | 146 |
| Psychology | 67 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 63 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 46 |
| Mathematics | 31 |
Student Population
Total 7,272 students have enrolled to West Valley College. By gender, there are 2,893 male and 3,620 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.80 to 1.
West Valley College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,828 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 1,518 | 658 | 860 |
| Black or African American | 157 | 70 | 87 |
| Hispanic | 2,010 | 817 | 1,193 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| White | 2,022 | 951 | 1,071 |
| Two or More Races | 630 | 309 | 321 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 121 | 57 | 64 |
| Total | 6,513 | 2,893 | 3,620 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at West Valley College is 52% and the transfer-out rate is 11%. The average financial aid amount is $4,315 and 34% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 52% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Retention Rate | 83% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,315 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 143 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 223 |