Treasure Valley Community College

650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 1,470 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,470 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,424
  • Out-state tuition: $5,904
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 192 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Treasure Valley Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
192 staff
221 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Treasure Valley Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Treasure Valley Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,470 students
1,724 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
759 students
767 students
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# Part-Time Students
711 students
957 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
121 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
759 students
767 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
711 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
128 students
270 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
22%
16%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
65%
60%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
5%
10%
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Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800
$33,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,424 is more than the state average of $4,476. 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 $7,489. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,424
$4,476
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,904
$7,489
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$13,400
$12,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,052
$6,334
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Source: 2021 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Treasure Valley Community College cost?
Treasure Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $5,424 for In-State students and $5,904 for Out-State students.
What is Treasure Valley Community College's ranking?
Treasure Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,470 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,424
  • Out-state tuition: $5,904
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,476 per year for in-state students and $7,489 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 92%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Mt Hood Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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