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San Bernardino Valley College, or SBVC, is a community college located in San Bernardino, California. This two-year college has an enrollment of more than 17,000 students and a campus covering 82 acres.
SBVC provides degrees in the arts and sciences to students who successfully complete a comprehensive two-year curriculum. It also offers more than 40 programs in technical and occupational fields. SBVC has more than 30 clubs and organizations representing a variety of academic and career pursuits.
SBVC’s sports teams are nicknamed the Wolverines. It is a member of the Foothill Conference, and Wolverine Football is a member of the American Division-Mountain Conference.
San Bernardino Valley College is in San Bernardino, CA. 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 family and social work.
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 12,839 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). 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 provides quality education and services that support a diverse community of learners."
More complete details are provided below.
San Bernardino Valley College
701 South Mount Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92410-2798
General Phone: (909) 384-4400
http://www.valleycollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 390 | liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, geography, geography courses, humanities |
| Family and Social Work | 119 | child development, human services, foodservice management, family systems |
| Business and Management | 92 | business management, logistics, retail, accounting, taxation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 72 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 68 | mental health services tech, pharmacy tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 68 | electrical installation and repair, aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, computer repair, communications install and repair, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and police, forensic science, corrections |
| Therapy and Counseling | 37 | substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering Technician | 35 | HVAC tech, water quality and recycling tech, manufacturing tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Construction Trades | 28 | power transmission, building inspector |
| Production Trades | 23 | machinist, welding |
| Science | 13 | chemistry, physics, biology, geology, biological and physical sciences, astronomy |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 6 | digital communications, radio and television |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | information technology, webmastering, computer programming |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | cinematography |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 0 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Architecture and Planning | 0 | architectural tech |
| Transportation | 0 | ground transportation, airline flight attendant, aviation operations |
Number of programs and degrees for San Bernardino Valley College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 654 | 49 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 235 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 142 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 49 |
In 2007-2008, San Bernardino Valley College had a total enrollment of 12,839 students (7,891 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Bernardino, 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 | $ 715 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,215 |
Financial Aid:
San Bernardino Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 127200)
San Bernardino Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 6 | $94,103 | 22 | $85,468 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $94,103 | 22 | $85,468 |
*: 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 | 71 | $80,947 | 77 | $78,496 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 71 | $80,947 | 77 | $78,496 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Retailing and Retail Operations
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Technology
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
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
Family Systems
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography
Geography, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline Flight Attendant
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Ground Transportation, Other
(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 3% |  |
| 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 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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