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San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Bakersfield, California, San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield 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 Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, 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.

The retention rate of students at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The most popular programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Electrician, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Electrician

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield received on average $4,541 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.

$4,541
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 270 89% $4,258 $1,149,537
Other Federal Grant 271 89% $4,440 $1,203,166
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 5 2% $5,495 $27,476
Total Grant & Scholarships 271 89% $4,541 $1,230,642

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield 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 Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield students is 54.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.7%.

54.0%

  • asian 60.0% 3 students
  • African American 31.6% 6 students
  • white 50.0% 33 students
  • unknown 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 56.9% 136 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)