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Napa Valley College is in a small suburb, in Napa, California. 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 liberal arts.
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 2005, had 6,810 students (3,457 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
Admissions Phone: (707) 253-3000
Financial Aid Phone: (707) 253-3020
http://www.nvc.cc.ca.us
Napa Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 396 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Science | 137 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 81 | mental health services tech, respiratory care tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 40 | cosmetology |
| Family And Social Work | 32 | human services, family studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 19 | accounting, business, business management |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 9 | various agricultural courses |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | commercial photography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | information technology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | electrical installation and repair, communications install and repair |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | drafting, biomedical tech |
| Media | 3 | radio and television |
| Production Trades | 0 | machinist, welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Napa Valley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 686 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 96 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 70 | 7 |
In 2005, Napa Valley College had a total enrollment of 6,810 students (3,457 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 94% |
| State unknown | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (707) 253-3000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 648 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,272 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
Financial Aid:
Napa Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 124700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (707) 253-3020
Napa Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 46 | $66,036 | 51 | $63,877 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $66,036 | 51 | $63,877 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 10 | $12,349 | 3 | $21,299 |
| All faculty total | short term | 10 | $12,349 | 3 | $21,299 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/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
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, 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 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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