San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

8400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA, 93291-9283
Tel: (559)651-2500
Private for-profit | 1,842 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia serves 1,842 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body.
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is one of 4 community colleges within Tulare County, CA.

School Overview:
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private for-profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 120 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,842 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:15 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,842 students 1,262 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 6% 2%
% Hawaiian		 1% 1%
% Hispanic		 55% 6%
% Black		 4% 15%
% White		 30% 62%
% Two or more races		 4% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $12,925 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $12,925 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates.Founded in 1977, SJVC has 7 campuses in Central and Southern California, offering more than 20 accelerated Associate of Science degree programs in business, medical and technical fields.
  • Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market.
  • San Joaquin Valley College offers degree and certificate programs in business, medical and technical fields. We are committed to providing the best of both general and vocational education. With a core of general education courses alongside specialized career training, SJVC enables graduates to receive their Associate of Science degree in addition to any career specific certifications and licensure preparedness.
  • The Visalia Campus, founded in 1977, was the first of seven San Joaquin Valley College campuses. Located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the campus serves students and employers in all neighboring communities between Fresno and Bakersfield.
  • San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for community and junior colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

Nearby Schools:

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
1842 students | 0 mi. away
San Joaquin Valley College-Online
953 students | 1.9 mi. away
College of the Sequoias
13039 students | 5.2 mi. away
Reedley College
15500 students | 19.7 mi. away

View all collleges in: California, Tulare, Visalia , Zip 93291

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