West Valley College, CA
Public
2-Year • Medium
Associate's College • High Transfer • Traditional and Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
West Valley College Rankings
Affordability92
Retention36
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity81
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at West Valley College
-
Bachelor’s
41%
Associate’s
59%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism6%
Communications Technologies2%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education<1%
Engineering<1%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Legal Professions and Studies3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities21%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts9%
Admissions
Getting into West Valley College
-
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending West Valley College
$1K
In-State Tuition
$5K
Out-of-State Tuition
$15K
Average Total Cost
$7K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $13K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after West Valley College
1%
Receive Federal Loans
$7K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
-
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 68% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 2% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 1% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $7K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $4K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $4K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $12K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $6K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 45% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 39% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 57% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at West Valley College
75%
Retention Rate
15%
Transfer Rate
25%
Withdrawal Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 14% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 34% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 43% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 59% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 17% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 51% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 21% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 47% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after West Valley College
78%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 78% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 76% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 79% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 75% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 76% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $29K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at West Valley College
6,719
Undergraduates
38%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 55% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 25% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near West Valley College, CA
The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose
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International Culinary Center-California
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De Anza College
4 miles, NW
San Jose City College
6 miles, NE