San Joaquin Valley College is located in Visalia, California (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by San Joaquin Valley College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management and medical assistant and technician.
San Joaquin Valley College is an open-admission school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
San Joaquin Valley College had 876 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of San Joaquin Valley College is to provide quality educational programs and activities to a student population from diverse ethnic, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds."
More complete details are provided below.
San Joaquin Valley College
8400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291-9283
General Phone: (559) 651-2500
Admissions Phone: (559) 651-2500
Financial Aid Phone: (559) 651-2500
http://www.sjvc.edu
San Joaquin Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 334 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, physician assistant |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, human resources |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 30 | various nursing |
| Medical Adminstration | 28 | health and medical administrative, medical office assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | corrections |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for San Joaquin Valley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 508 | 13 |
In 2005, San Joaquin Valley College had a total enrollment of 876 students (876 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 25% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Visalia, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (559) 651-2500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,540 |
Financial Aid:
San Joaquin Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2120700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (559) 651-2500
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 | 24 | $40,000 | 56 | $40,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $40,000 | 56 | $40,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Joaquin Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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