San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova

11050 Olson Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Top Ranked (2024-25): 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • 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:

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
294 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
2
12

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 9:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
309 students
2,311 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
32:1
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# Full-Time Students
309 students
1,232 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
309 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
309 students
1,155 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
19%
13%
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% Hispanic
22%
47%
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% Black
6%
7%
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% White
44%
23%
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% Hawaiian
4%
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
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% Unknown races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8387%
0.4221%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of California by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

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: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.79, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Sacramento County, CA is International Academy of Design and Technology-Sacramento. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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