San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova

11050 Olson Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova serves 197 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 75%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • 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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
312 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
2
11

Student Body

The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova has grown by 74% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
197 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
197 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
276 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
197 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
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% Asian
14%
13%
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% Hispanic
8%
45%
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% Black
10%
5%
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% White
52%
25%
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% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
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% Two or more races
8%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
2%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
35%
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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
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
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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
89%
Source: 2021 (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: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is equal to the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Sacramento County, CA is Sacramento City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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