Treasure Valley Community College, or TVCC, was founded in 1962. Initially, classes were held in the Ontario High School. In 1965, TVCC moved to its present campus near the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, Oregon. TVCC's recent enrollments have been more than 6,000 students every year.
Students at Treasure Valley Community College can choose from academic programs in the fields of art, adult education, business, computer science, English/ foreign language, mathematics, science, nursing, and workforce training and education.
The athletics department of Treasure Valley Community College sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, softball, and volleyball. The teams are known as the Chukars, and compete in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges.
The main campus of Treasure Valley Community College is in Ontario, OR (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. Treasure Valley Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Treasure Valley Community College students most commonly major in a field related to music and education and teaching.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Treasure Valley Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,010 enrolled students.
Treasure Valley Community College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
More complete details are provided below.
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
General Phone: (541) 881-8822
http://www.tvcc.cc
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 72 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, political science, history, social services, English |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, various nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Education and Teaching | 28 | elementary school teaching, teacher aide, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, multilingual education |
| Business and Management | 22 | business, MIS, accounting technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 14 | farm management, agricultural management, agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Medicine | 9 | medical preparatory, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding |
| Office and Administration | 4 | office management, office data entry |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | conservation, wildlife management |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Science | 1 | chemistry, biology, geology |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant, pre-law, legal secretary |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | pre-pharmacy, radiation therapist |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | agronomy |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | athletic trainer |
| Animal Science and Care | 0 | animal science |
Number of programs and degrees for Treasure Valley Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 149 | 44 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 68 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Treasure Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,010 students (1,489 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 69% |
| Oregon | 27% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Treasure Valley Community College offers campus housing for 142 of its 1,489 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ontario, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 7 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,050 |
| Room and board | $ 6,195 |
| Room charge | $ 3,285 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,910 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,130 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,475 |
Financial Aid:
Treasure Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 322100)
Treasure Valley Community 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 | 5 | $49,144 | 5 | $50,077 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $49,144 | 5 | $50,077 |
*: 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 | 21 | $58,583 | 22 | $52,152 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $58,583 | 22 | $52,152 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| Track | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Basketball | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 17 | 25 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Treasure Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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