West Valley College
West Valley College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Saratoga, CA. It offers 118 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1966 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 6,513 students attended West Valley College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 172 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 213 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 294 (full-time) and 216 (part-time).
The graduation rate of West Valley College is 45% and transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 80% at the school.
| Student Population | 6,513 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Number of Faculty | 385 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of West Valley College is $9,320
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
33% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,220 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $9,320 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,220 |
Offered Certificate Programs
West Valley College offers 58 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 210 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 27 | 0 | 113 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 28 | 0 | 94 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 58 | 0 | 210 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at West Valley College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 210 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 113 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 94 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 3 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ✕ | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 0 |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 6,513 students have enrolled into West Valley College. By gender, 2,893 male and 3,620 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,022 White (31.05%), 157 Black/African American (2.41%), 2,010 Hispanic (30.86%), 1,518 Asian (23.31%), and 2,798 students with other races. 33 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,513 | 2,893 | 3,620 |
| American Indian/Native American | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 1,518 | 658 | 860 |
| Black/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 More | 630 | 309 | 321 |
| Un-Known | 121 | 57 | 64 |
| Non-resident Alien | 33 | 17 | 16 |
Directory Information
- 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA
- 408-867-2200
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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