San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno or SJVC-Fresno is a private junior college with a campus in Fresno, California. SJVC was established in 1977 by Robert and Shirley Perry and has other campuses in Central, Southern, and Northern California. SJVC-Fresno has been providing services since 1958.
The Fresno campus of SJVC offers Associate of Science degree programs and certificates in technical, medical and business fields. Programs offered include heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration, clinical and administrative medical assisting, pharmacy technology, and health care administration.
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno offers Federal SEOG Grants, Veteran Educational Benefits, State Cal Grants, Institutional Payment Plans, Direct Parent Loans, and Private Lender Alternative Loans to those who qualify.
San Joaquin Valley College Fresno is found in Fresno, CA. Fresno is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at San Joaquin Valley College Fresno.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 675 in 2007-2008 at San Joaquin Valley College Fresno. 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 Fresno
295 E Sierra Ave
Fresno, CA 93710-3616
General Phone: (559) 448-8282
http://www.sjvc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 157 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Medical Administration | 44 | medical office management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 38 | corrections |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | HVAC tech |
| Business and Management | 26 | business management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 10 | construction management |
Number of programs and degrees for San Joaquin Valley College Fresno in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 304 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, San Joaquin Valley College Fresno had a total enrollment of 675 students (686 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fresno, 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 | $ 12,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,190 |
Financial Aid:
San Joaquin Valley College Fresno participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2120701)
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 | 9 | $31,013 | 23 | $36,974 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $31,013 | 23 | $36,974 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Joaquin Valley College Fresno Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | 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
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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