- West Valley College is a public community college in Saratoga, California. It is part of the California Community College system.
School Highlights
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
West Valley Mission Community College District Office
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The West Valley Mission Community College District Office diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
n/a
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
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1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
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
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121 students
% Asian
n/a
13%
% Hispanic
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47%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
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23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
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1%
% Unknown races
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3%
Diversity Score
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0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
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$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
82%
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of West Valley Mission Community College District Office?
The acceptance rate of West Valley Mission Community College District Office is 82%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
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