Fresno, CA is home to Sierra Valley Business College. Fresno is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Sierra Valley Business College go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in law.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Sierra Valley Business College has 177 enrolled students (as of 2007).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Sierra Valley College's mission is to train a person in skills so that he or she may become a self-supporting member of the community. From the beginning, Sierra Valley College has endeavored to build a system of training based upon striving for excellence in all aspects of the court reporting and business fields. Our objective is to build integrity and relationships with the students and to produce highly-skilled, competent graduates who would be a credit to the profession, school, and community."
More complete details are provided below.
Sierra Valley Business College
4747 N First St Bldg D
Fresno, CA 93726
General Phone: (559) 222-0947
http://www.sierravalleycollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 10 | court reporting |
Number of programs and degrees for Sierra Valley Business College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 10 | 1 |
In 2007, Sierra Valley Business College had a total enrollment of 177 students (177 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Asian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
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 | $ 9,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Sierra Valley Business College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2188400)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sierra Valley Business College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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