The main campus of Treasure Valley Community College is in Ontario, Oregon (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 more choices of majors than most colleges 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. Students attending Treasure Valley Community College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Treasure Valley Community College had 1,946 enrolled students.
The school 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
http://www.tvcc.cc
Treasure Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 68 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, English |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, various nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | elementary school teaching, teacher aide, physical education teaching, secondary teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety |
| Business And Management | 18 | business, MIS, accounting technology |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 7 | farm management, agricultural management, agriculture |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | drafting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Office And Administration | 6 | office management, office data entry |
| Medicine | 4 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, medical preparatory, pre-veterinary |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | social work |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | conservation, wildlife management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | agronomy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | athletic trainer |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | animal science |
Number of programs and degrees for Treasure Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 198 | 41 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 42 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 2 |
In 2005, Treasure Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 1,946 students (1,355 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 64% |
| Oregon | 31% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 22 % |
Treasure Valley Community College offers campus housing for 125 of its 1,355 (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 | $ 3,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,780 |
| Room and board | $ 4,470 |
| Room charge | $ 1,680 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| 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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 7 |
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 | 4 | $44,086 | 7 | $44,274 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $44,086 | 7 | $44,274 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $48,870 | 18 | $47,246 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $48,870 | 18 | $47,246 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Basketball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
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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