Napa Valley College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	35%

Located in Napa, California, Napa Valley College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Napa Valley College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Napa Valley College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Napa Valley College is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 72% at Napa Valley College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,150

Cost of attendance at Napa Valley College in 2022 for students from California.

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California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,734

Cost of attendance at Napa Valley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Napa Valley College received on average $3,153 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,153

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	143	26%	$4,898	$700,471
Other Federal Grant	433	78%	$2,237	$968,490
State Grant/Scholarships	492	89%	$1,551	$763,018
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	32	6%	$567	$18,148
Total Grant & Scholarships	555	100%	$3,153	$1,749,656

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Napa Valley College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Napa Valley College students is 35.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.3%.

35.1%

asian 36.1% 26 students
African American 15.0% 3 students
white 38.7% 36 students
hispanic 34.2% 81 students
Mixed Race 42.1% 16 students

Service Offerings

Napa Valley College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Napa Valley College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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