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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Type 4 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 26 to 1
On-time graduation rate 28%

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

One of the notable aspects of San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia 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-Visalia 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 48%.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The most popular programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia are Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. 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 Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia received on average $4,490 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.

$4,490
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 567 90% $4,121 $2,336,645
Other Federal Grant 572 90% $4,230 $2,419,694
State Grant/Scholarships 10 2% $4,861 $48,611
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 11 2% $11,518 $126,701
Total Grant & Scholarships 578 91% $4,490 $2,595,006

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia students who enrolled in 2015 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-Visalia students is 28.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.5%.

28.2%

  • asian 43.8% 7 students
  • African American 17.6% 33 students
  • white 32.7% 86 students
  • unknown 28.1% 18 students
  • hispanic 32.5% 65 students
  • Mixed Race 20.0% 6 students

Service Offerings

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia 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-Visalia 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)

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