San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage

34275 Monterey Avenue
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage serves 256 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1977
Number of Programs Offered
14
9
AccreditationAccred.
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Student Body

The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage has grown by 79% over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
256 students
6,838 students
# Full-Time Students
256 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
256 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
256 students
967 students
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
79%
46%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
9%
23%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
42%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2022)
98%
84%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 04/28/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Riverside County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Riverside County, CA is Young Americans College of the Performing Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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