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Napa Valley College was established in 1942 as Napa Community College. The main campus of the college is located in Napa Valley, California. In addition, it runs an Upper Valley Campus located in St. Helena. The college also operates a Small Business Development Center in Napa. NVC is divided into the following academic schools:
NVC participates in a wide variety of sports like men’s basketball, baseball, soccer, men’s golf, softball, women’s golf, basketball and volleyball, which compete in the Bay Valley Conference. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the Storm.
Napa Valley College is in a small suburb, in Napa, CA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Napa Valley College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include science and security and law enforcement.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Napa Valley College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Napa Valley College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 7,169 students (3,793 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Napa Valley College.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Napa Valley College engages students by providing high quality programs and services that promote learning, enhance individual development and prepare life-long learners for their roles in our diverse, dynamic and interdependent world."
More complete details are provided below.
Napa Valley College
2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy
Napa, CA 94558-6236
General Phone: (707) 253-3000
http://www.napavalley.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 317 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 134 | criminal justice and police |
| Science | 124 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 79 | mental health services tech, respiratory care tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 75 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | human services, family studies |
| Business and Management | 15 | accounting, business management, business |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 9 | various agricultural courses |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | drafting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | information technology |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding, machinist |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 1 | radio and television |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | commercial photography |
Number of programs and degrees for Napa Valley College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 607 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 148 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 49 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Napa Valley College had a total enrollment of 7,169 students (3,793 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 88% |
| State unknown | 12% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Napa, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 506 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,370 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
Financial Aid:
Napa Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 124700)
Napa Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 49 | $74,719 | 69 | $72,393 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $74,719 | 69 | $72,393 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Napa Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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