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 (2026)
- 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
Selectivity
School Resources
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 56% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 13:1 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 grown by 5% 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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