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San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in San Bernardino, California, SBVC 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 San Bernardino 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.

San Bernardino 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 SBVC is reported to be 20%, 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 retention rate of students at SBVC is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SBVC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,362

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

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,146

Cost of attendance at San Bernardino 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, 70 of freshman students at San Bernardino Valley College received on average $4,935 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.

$4,935
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 376 40% $5,052 $1,899,511
Other Federal Grant 377 40% $5,258 $1,982,386
State Grant/Scholarships 642 69% $1,933 $1,241,017
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 1% $593 $4,150
Total Grant & Scholarships 654 70% $4,935 $3,227,553

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino Valley College students is 20.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.7%.

20.0%

  • asian 32.4% 12 students
  • African American 14.4% 14 students
  • white 35.8% 29 students
  • hispanic 18.5% 135 students
  • Mixed Race 21.4% 6 students

Service Offerings

San Bernardino Valley College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

San Bernardino 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

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization