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San Bernardino Valley College is in San Bernardino, California. San Bernardino is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. San Bernardino Valley College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, family and social work, and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The San Bernardino Valley College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 12,390 students study at the school (in 2005). San Bernardino Valley College is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Students participate in California Collegiate Athletic Association athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"San Bernardino Valley College is a comprehensive community college dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible to a diverse student population. The college serves high school graduates and those over eighteen years of age. In addition, the college provides a gateway to higher education and vocational training for non-traditional populations, including: qualified high school students; re-entry adults; immigrants; the educationally or financially challenged; and those who cannot or choose not to attend the main campus. The mission of San Bernardino Valley College is to: prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities; provide students with knowledge and skills needed to succeed in business, industry and the professions; advance the stateÆs and regionÆs economic growth and global competitiveness through continuous workforce development; work in partnership with the local community to improve the quality of life in the Inland Empire; and prepare students for active participation in a multicultural society. The faculty and staff of San Bernardino Valley College are committed to student success and to teaching and service excellence."
More complete details are provided below.
San Bernardino Valley College
701 South Mount Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92410-2798
General Phone: (909) 384-4401
Admissions Phone: (909) 384-4401
Financial Aid Phone: (909) 384-4403
http://www.valleycollege.edu
San Bernardino Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 436 | liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, geography |
| Family And Social Work | 127 | child development, human services, foodservice management |
| Business And Management | 98 | logistics, business management, accounting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 80 | mental health services tech, pharmacy tech, medical assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 76 | registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 52 | aircraft maintenance, electrical installation and repair, aircraft powerplant tech, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, computer repair, autobody repair, communications install and repair, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and police |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | HVAC tech, water quality and recycling tech, manufacturing tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Office And Administration | 19 | administrative assistant |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Production Trades | 16 | machinist, welding |
| Construction Trades | 16 | building inspector, power transmission |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 14 | real estate |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 10 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Media | 10 | radio and television, digital communications |
| Science | 8 | chemistry, biology, physics, geology, astronomy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information technology, computer support, computer programming |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | architectural tech |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music, music management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | athletic trainer |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | cinematography |
| Transportation | 0 | airline flight attendant, aviation operations |
Number of programs and degrees for San Bernardino Valley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 700 | 45 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 239 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 153 | 21 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 2 |
In 2005, San Bernardino Valley College had a total enrollment of 12,390 students (6,527 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Bernardino, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (909) 384-4401
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 697 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 992 |
Financial Aid:
San Bernardino Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 127200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (909) 384-4403
San Bernardino Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 55 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
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 | 8 | $83,738 | 14 | $73,558 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $83,738 | 14 | $73,558 |
*: 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 | 73 | $69,971 | 72 | $66,738 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $69,971 | 72 | $66,738 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline Flight Attendant
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Bernardino Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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Family And Social Work
Liberal Arts
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