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Treasure Valley Community College

650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914

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Tel: (541) 881-8822

www.tvcc.cc

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Treasure Valley Community College is dedicated to providing quality lifelong learning and cultural opportunities in response to the needs of our communities within available resources.

School Highlights

Treasure Valley Community College serves 1,721 students (51% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,721 students
In-state tuition: $5,424
Out-state tuition: $5,904
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 41%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Treasure Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 192 teachers has grown by 77% over five years.

Treasure Valley Community College

(OR) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

192 staff

221 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Treasure Valley Community College has declined by 28% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.

The Treasure Valley Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,721 students

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

23:1

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# Full-Time Students

873 students

# Part-Time Students

848 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

142 students

297 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

27%

14%

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% Black

% White

59%

56%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

13%

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Diversity Score

0.57

0.64

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College Completion Rate

28%

21%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$31,800

$32,700

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,424 is more than the state average of $4,676. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $5,904 is less than the state average of $7,715. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$5,424

$4,676

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$5,904

$7,715

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

93%

83%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$13,207

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$7,833

$6,334

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

84%

Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Treasure Valley Community College was founded in the fall of 1962 as part of the Oregon Community College system. Classes were originally conducted at Ontario High School during the late afternoon and evening hours. The College celebrated its first graduation ceremony the following spring when students enrolled in the one-year Licensed Practical Nursing program completed their studies. Beginning with a solitary building, TVCC moved to its present location in the fall of 1965. Several other buildings were added during the next year and today the campus houses 13 major buildings. TVCC has five locations in Eastern Oregon, and one in Western Idaho. Our main campus, established in 1964, is in Ontario, Oregon. The college has outreach centers in Nyssa, Burns and Lakeview, Oregon, and a branch campus in Caldwell, Idaho. Treasure Valley Community College is located on a 90-acre campus near the center of Ontario, Oregon, a city of approximately 10,000 people. Campus buildings include residence halls, a professional-technical complex, a multi-purpose activities center, and a modern gymnasium. In addition, TVCC is the site of the Malheur County/Oregon State University Extension Service and Eastern Oregon University Outreach Center. The College is dedicated to high quality, up-to-date instruction; typically a low student/instructor ratio; effective low cost education; and a pleasant college atmosphere. TVCC continues to grow and change to meet the needs of both its students and the community it serves. Academic Programs and Departments includes Adult Education, Agriculture/Rodeo, Art, Athletics, BizCenter, Business, Building Construction Technologies at SRCI, Cisco Networking Academy, Community & Continuing Education, Computer Science, Division of Extended Learning, Drafting, English/Foreign Language, Library, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Nursing, Performing Arts, Science, Social Science, Welding, WINGS and Workforce Training & Education.

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,721 students
In-state tuition: $5,424
Out-state tuition: $5,904
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 41%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,676 per year for in-state students and $7,715 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,004 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Carrington College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.