- San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno (SJVC) campus has the business, medical, and technical courses to help you start your new career. Regardless of what program you enroll in, SJVC Fresno will get you the career training you need to compete in the Central California job market. So whether you enroll in a business program, medical program, or technical program, you will get a high quality, career focused education. Our business programs include courses that prepare you to work in a variety of fields. Our Business Administration program is a great way to get the training that can help get you started in the business world. If you're interested specifically in the field of health care, our Administrative Health Care Management program could be perfect for you. Administrative Health Care Management is a great program for anyone interested in the growing field of health care but would rather work on the business side. SJVC's Fresno campus also offers courses in Criminal Justice. This program prepares you to work on the corrections side of the criminal justice system. If you're interested in making a difference and improving the safety of others you should consider enrolling in our Criminal Justice program in Fresno.
School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno serves 717 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
68 staff
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
717 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
717 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
717 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
717 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
13%
% Hispanic
65%
47%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
17%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5336%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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