San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Location and Contact Information
8400 W Mineral King AveVisalia, CA 93291-9283
USA
Main Tel: (559) 651-2500
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Other academic year.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,550 |
Financial Aid
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 80% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 73% | $4,098 |
| Institutional Grant | 3% | $2,798 |
| Federal Grant | 73% | $3,580 |
| Pell Grant | 73% | $3,489 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $321 |
| State or Local Grant | 5% | $5,997 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 60% | $8,827 |
| Federal Loan | 60% | $8,710 |
| Other Loan | $19,312 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carver Career Center | Charleston, WV | 221 |
| 2 | Louisiana Technical College-Ruston Campus | Ruston, LA | 218 |
| 3 | San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cordova, CA | 287 |
| 4 | San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | 541 |
| 5 | Johnson College | Scranton, PA | 393 |
| 6 | Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS | 3,614 |
| 7 | Sisseton Wahpeton College | Agency Village, SD | 227 |
| 8 | Alabama Southern Community College | Monroeville, AL | 1,316 |
| 9 | South Hills School of Business & Technology | State College, PA | 643 |
| 10 | Howard College | Big Spring, TX | 3,460 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 427 | 13 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 273 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 85 |
Students
Student enrollment was 887 in 2009-2010 (870 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 73% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Industrial Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Physician Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections