Napa Valley College
About Napa Valley College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Napa Valley College teaches in the middle of California's best known wine country and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It teaches viticulture and winemaking alongside its transfer track, and biology and psychology are among its largest programs.
Founded
1942
Location
Napa, California
Students
3,813
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
42.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,156
Out-of-state: $11,908
Avg Net Price
$14,644
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$49,517
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
42.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
72.1%
Transfer Out
13%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
38.5%
$/Student
$8.1K
Class Size
Medium
The 42.8% graduation rate is below average, but 72.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,156
In-State
$11,908
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,572
After Financial Aid
$14,644
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,795
Receive Grants
17.3%
Take Loans
0.7%
The total cost of attendance runs about $22,572/yr, including $22,599 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $14,644.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Napa Valley College fund their education.
While in School
17.3%
Get Grants
Free money
0.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,230
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,147
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$108/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,147, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Napa Valley College.
Gender
58.9%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,813
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
51.1%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
26.5%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 51.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
3,813
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Napa Valley College fields 5 varsity teams with 117 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
117
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
65% / 35%
76
Men
41
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Napa Valley Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$49,517
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Biology, General
—
76 grads
Psychology, General
—
62 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
52 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
$43K
49 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
46 grads
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
25 grads
Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $50K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.