San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Top Ranked (2022): View Rankings
Tel:
(559) 734-9000
- San Joaquin Valley College - Careers start here. Better opportunities and increased financial stability could be just around the corner. Get the skills needed in today's competitive job market with accelerated programs in medical, technical, and business fields.
- Founded in 1977, SJVC is an accredited private junior college with campuses located throughout California - including an Online division - offering a balance of classroom instruction and hands-on training to meet your needs.
- FINANCIAL AID: Financial aid is available to qualified students in the form of federal grants, loans, work-study, scholarships and institutional payment plans.
- ACCREDITATION: San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org. San Joaquin Valley College is a private institution and is approved to operate as an accredited institution in the state of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). BPPE physical address: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833; mailing address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818; phone (916) 431-6959; toll free (888) 370-7589; fax (916) 263-1897; website: www.bppe.ca.gov
- For more information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit /www.sjvcdisclosures.com/ View our privacy policy here
School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia serves 6,621 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Offering Breadth Programs offered
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 635 teachers has grown by 230% over five years.
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 635 staff | 308 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 22 | 10 |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates. Founded in 1977, SJVC has 15 campuses across California, offering more than 20 accelerated Associate of Science degree programs in business, medical and technical fields. Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market. San Joaquin Valley College offers degree and certificate programs in business, medical and technical fields. We are committed to providing the best of both general and vocational education. With a core of general education courses alongside specialized career training, SJVC enables graduates to receive their Associate of Science degree in addition to any career specific certifications and licensure preparedness. The Visalia Campus, founded in 1977, was the first of seven San Joaquin Valley College campuses. Located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the campus serves students and employers in all neighboring communities between Fresno and Bakersfield. San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for community and junior colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is College of the Sequoias (3.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- College of the SequoiasPublic12,815 students | 3.90 Mi915 S. Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-3700 3.9012,815 - Reedley CollegePublic11,296 students | 19.60 Mi995 N Reed Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 638-0300 19.6011,296 - 4,359 students | 24.60 Mi555 College Avenue
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3000 24.604,359 - 4,350 students | 28.20 Mi100 E College Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 791-2200 28.204,350 - San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno AviationPrivate, for profit77 students | 36.50 Mi4985 East Andersen Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 453-0123 36.5077
Recent Articles
What states are home to the most diverse and least diverse community colleges? In our exclusive diversity report, we analyze our data to determine how much diversity there is on community college campuses throughout the United States. In addition, learn about the benefits of attending a community college with a diverse student body.
As the third wave of TAACCCT grants are issued, we take a look at how community colleges are using this federal money to beef up job training programs across the country.
We take a closer look at the Upward Bound program, which is designed to prepare students for college whom might not otherwise succeed due to economic or family factors.
