West Valley College
About West Valley College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
West Valley College teaches in Saratoga, at the western edge of Silicon Valley, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Economics and business are among its largest programs, and most of its students are working toward a transfer.
Founded
1963
Location
Saratoga, California
Students
6,416
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
50.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$0
Out-of-state: $8,702
Avg Net Price
$3,423
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$51,688
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
Average
50.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
77.9%
Transfer Out
11%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
36.2%
$/Student
$13.8K
Class Size
Large
While 50.7% finish in 4 years, 77.9% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$0
In-State
$8,702
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,152
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,717
After Financial Aid
$3,423
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,658
Receive Grants
11.9%
Take Loans
0.3%
Tuition is $0/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $3,423.
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 West Valley College fund their education.
While in School
11.9%
Get Grants
Free money
0.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,593
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends West Valley College.
Gender
56.1%
Female
44%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,416
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45.9%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
27.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 56% of the student body. 45.9% 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
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
6,416
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
West Valley College fields 9 varsity teams with 226 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
226
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
56% / 44%
126
Men
100
Women
5
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of West Valley Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$51,688
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
931 grads
1yr Earnings
Economics
$72K
133 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$25K
112 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$41K
82 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$50K
75 grads
4yr Earnings
Mathematics
—
67 grads
Graduates earn about $42K six years out, growing to $52K 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.