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Napa Valley College was originally established as Napa Community College in 1942. The main campus of the college is located in Napa Valley, California. In addition, it offers an Upper Valley Campus located in St. Helena. The college also operates a Small Business Development Center in Napa. The academic departments of NVC are:
- Business & Computer Studies
- Criminal Justice Training
- Department of Technical Studies
- Fine and Performing Arts
- Language and Developmental Studies
- Physical Education
- Science, Math & Engineering
- Social Sciences
There are several on-campus student clubs and organizations at NVC. Some of these are the Club Hispano Americano, Video Game Club, NVC Track Club, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Students Rompiendo Barreras, Math Engineering Science Achievement Club, Society of Hispanic Physics and Engineers, Debate Club, Anime Club and the Administration of Justice Club.
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Campus Location2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy
Napa, CA 94558-6236
USA
Main Tel: (707) 253-3000
Web Site The campus is in a small suburb. |
Napa Valley College HighlightsWhere Napa Valley College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 606 | 22 | | < 1 year certificate | 150 | 13 | | 1-2 year certificate | 73 | 12 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Napa Valley College was 7,169 in 2007 (3,781 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 506 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,346 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
Financial Aid: Napa Valley College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 77 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 32 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 13 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (23 awarded) - Agricultural Production Operations
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (11 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Technology
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (24 awarded) - Human Development and Family Studies
- Human Services
LAW (10 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (313 awarded) - Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MEDIA (7 awarded) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (77 awarded) - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (103 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded) PRODUCTION TRADES (5 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (111 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (122 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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