San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova

11050 Olson Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova serves 309 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
12 staff
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
12
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova has grown by 173% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
309 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
309 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
309 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
309 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
19%
13%
% Hispanic
22%
47%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
43%
23%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
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
65%
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova?
The acceptance rate of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova is 65%, which is lower than the state average of 93%. San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in California with low acceptance rates.
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Lowest acceptance rates, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Sacramento County, CA is Cosumnes River College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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