Napa Valley College

2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy
Napa, CA 94558
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Napa Valley College, a community college located in the beautiful wine country of northern California. You will find courses and programs that meet every need, whether you intend to transfer, learn occupational skills, or are looking for personal development classes. Napa Valley College offers an academic setting where students receive individual attention. Our faculty, staff and administration believe strongly that student-centered instruction and support services are the hallmark of our learning environment.

School Highlights

Napa Valley College serves 4,481 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 4,481 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,142
  • Out-state tuition: $5,942
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Napa Valley College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 391 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Napa Valley College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
391 staff
294 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Napa Valley College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Napa Valley College diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,481 students
5,744 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
20:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,520 students
813 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,961 students
4,931 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
353 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,520 students
813 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,961 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
14%
13%
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% Asian
5%
6%
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
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% Black
45%
46%
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% White
6%
5%
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% Hawaiian
27%
24%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3512%
0.4179%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,500
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,142 is less than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,942 is less than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,142
$1,236
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,942
$6,547
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,750
$10,376
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,712
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Napa Valley College's tree-lined campus sits on a 160-acre site overlooking the Napa River in the heart of the world famous Napa Valley wine producing region. The campus is also home to the Napa Valley Vintners' Teaching Winery. Our campus offers outstanding facilities, from a Child Development Center to an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Off-campus services locations include the Upper Valley Campus in St. Helena and the Small Business Development Center in downtown Napa. A Community Education Center is used for non-credit classes and also houses the Napa Valley College Fine Arts Gallery. We also present a variety of classes at off campus locations throughout Napa County. A new outreach center is located in American Canyon. Classes are offered at different sites in American Canyon. Dedicated to educational excellence and student success since opening in 1942, Napa Valley College has a rich tradition of educating generations of Napa Valley residents. In addition, our state-of-the-art facilities attract students from a wide geographic area who want to take advantage of programs not offered elsewhere in the region. At Napa Valley College you can continue your education, prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university, train for a new career, upgrade current job skills or take classes for personal enrichment. The college is accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Napa Valley College cost?
Napa Valley College's tuition is approximately $1,142 for In-State students and $5,942 for Out-State students.
What schools are Napa Valley College often compared to?
Napa Valley Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Solano Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Napa Valley College's ranking?
Napa Valley College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least expensive tuition and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 4,481 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,142
  • Out-state tuition: $5,942
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,236 per year for in-state students and $6,547 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $20,392 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in California is International Academy of Design and Technology-Sacramento. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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