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San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 27 to 1
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 67%

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

One of the notable aspects of San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia 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-Hesperia 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-Hesperia is 57% , 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-Hesperia 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-Hesperia are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Corrections. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $18,526
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $18,526

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Corrections

Program Length 14 months
Tuition and Fees $35,294
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $35,294

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia received on average $4,699 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.

$4,699
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 116 91% $4,470 $518,502
Other Federal Grant 116 91% $4,702 $545,388
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 2% $4,560 $9,120
Total Grant & Scholarships 118 93% $4,699 $554,508

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia 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-Hesperia students is 67.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.0%.

67.0%

  • asian 100.0% 3 students
  • African American 63.3% 31 students
  • white 64.0% 55 students
  • hawaiian 60.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 70.0% 112 students
  • Mixed Race 80.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia 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-Hesperia 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)