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Best Tulare County Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 26,191 students in Tulare County County, California.
The top ranked community colleges in Tulare County, CA include San Joaquin Valley College-Central Administrative Office and San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia.
The average community college acceptance rate in California is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.

Top Ranked Tulare County Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Quick Facts
3828 W. Caldwell Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-9000
Enrollment: 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Acceptance rate: 40% Private-state tuition: $14,642 Minority enrollment: 77%
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Private for-profit
8344 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 734-9000
Enrollment: 3,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Private-state tuition: $16,606 Minority enrollment: 80%
College of the Sequoias
Public
915 S. Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-3700
Enrollment: 16,781 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $1,362 Out-state tuition: $6,138 Minority enrollment: 81%
Porterville College
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Public
100 E College Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 791-2200
Enrollment: 5,624 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $1,322 Out-state tuition: $7,006 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Community Colleges in Tulare County, CA (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
801 S. Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-7582
Enrollment: 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 In-state tuition: $13,625 Out-state tuition: $13,625

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Tulare County, CA?
There are 4 community colleges serving 26,191 students in Tulare County, CA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Tulare County, CA?
The average community college acceptance rate in California is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Tulare County, CA?
Community colleges in Tulare County, CA have approximately 82% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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