- The Rancho Cucamonga campus of San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) offers accelerated programs that give you the specialized skills and certifications you need to start a rewarding career in Southern California. You can even earn your A.S. degree in as few as 14 months! SJVC’s Rancho Cucamonga campus has helped thousands of graduates get the skills that meet the needs of the local job market since 1985. Take a moment to roll over some of the photos above to see what some of our students and graduates have accomplished by attending SJVC. When you’re ready to get more information on how to get started, simply complete the form to the right. SJVC's Rancho Cucamonga campus offers a variety of programs including businesses courses, medical courses, and technical courses. Regardless of whether your interest is working with money, people, or machinery, SJVC has a program to give you and advantage in the Southern California job market. So whether you chose to enroll in a Construction Management program or a Pharmacy Technology program, you will graduate with a high quality education which will get you started in your new career.
School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario serves 862 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 21% over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
78 staff
312 staff

Number of Programs Offered
19
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
862 students
7,900 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1

# Full-Time Students
862 students
1,661 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
112 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
862 students
1,646 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
4%
13%

% Hispanic
66%
45%

% Black
6%
5%

% White
11%
26%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a

% Two or more races
4%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%

% Unknown races
8%
4%


Diversity Score
0.54
0.71

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
35%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750

Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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