School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster serves 395 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Number of Programs Offered
11
8
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster has grown by 99% over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
395 students
2,140 students
# Full-Time Students
395 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
395 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
395 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
56%
46%
% Black
27%
7%
% White
9%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
42%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2022)
100%
84%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 04/28/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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