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The primary objective of Diablo Valley College is the development, growth and success of each of its students. At DVC student learning is paramount and comprises not simply the transference of knowledge and skills but also a process of intellectual, artistic, political, ethical, physical and spiritual exploration. We believe that such learning is the mutual responsibility of the college and the student.
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| County |
Contra Costa County, CA |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
7,379 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
12,472 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
19,851 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
19% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
10% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,295 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
18% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$767 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
1% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$968 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
1% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,604 |
$3,048 |
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- Diablo Valley College is one of three publicly supported two-year community colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District. The main campus is located off Interstate 680 in Pleasant Hill, California and twenty miles east of UC Berkeley. A new San Ramon Valley Campus in Dougherty Valley is currently under construction and is scheduled to open its doors to students in January of 2007. DVC also has a center in downtown Walnut Creek.
- DVC has developed into one of California's most successful transfer institutions, sending nearly 2,000 students each year to highly-rated colleges and universities. At the same time, DVC has created an array of excellent occupational programs, which prepare students for direct entry into the workforce.
- Diablo Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commissions for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The college operates under a semester calendar.
- The Career and Employment Services Center is located in the Technical Education building and offers students a spacious environment with the latest materials and technology. This area houses the CalWORKs Program, Career Development Services, Job Placement Services, Volunteer Services, and Workability III.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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