San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

201 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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  • San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) prepares graduates for professional success in business, medical, and technical career fields. The College serves a diverse student population with a common interest in professional development through career-focused higher education. The College is committed to student development through the achievement of measurable learning outcomes, emphasizing a balance of hands-on training and academic instruction. The College identifies and responds to the educational and employment needs of the communities it serves. The College is committed to the success of every student. SJVC's Bakersfield campus also has a wide variety of medical programs available. If you're interested in becoming a Medical Assistant or a Lab Technician, SJVC Bakersfield has a program in Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting. If you'd rather help people improve their smile, SJVC has programs for Dental Assisting. Not only that, but our Bakersfield location also offers classes for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Pharmacy Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology and Therapeutic Massage. With so many medical programs available, SJVC Bakersfield is great if you're interested in getting involved in the growing medical field.
School Highlights
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield serves 632 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is one of 5 community colleges within Kern County, CA.
  • The nearest community college to San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield (0.5 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty45 staff97 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment632 students7,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio14:144:1
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# Full-Time Students632 students1,613 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
-
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% Asian
2%
13%
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% Hispanic
59%
37%
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% Black
4%
7%
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% White
24%
32%
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% Hawaiian		--
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
2%
5%
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Diversity Score0.590.73
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College Completion Rate
53%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,900$34,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $16,492 is less than the state average of $19,157. The private state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$16,492$19,157
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$19,298$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,453$4,948
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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  • Porterville College
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 632 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,492
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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