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West Valley College

West Valley College

Saratoga, CA · Suburb · 6,416 students
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$3,423
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
52%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$51,688
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Nestled in the Silicon Valley foothills of Saratoga, West Valley College is a leading California community college celebrated for its high transfer rates to top four-year institutions like UC Berkeley and San José State. The college is recognized for standout programs in business, computer information systems, interior design, and a unique, nationally recognized Park Management program. Campus life combines a scenic, 143-acre park-like setting with a supportive, career-driven culture highlighted by modern learning facilities and tuition-free access via the West Valley College Promise program.

Wikipedia:West Valley College is a public community college in Saratoga, California. It is part of the California Community College system.

Location
Saratoga, CA, 95070 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
8 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$0$8,702
Books & supplies$1,152$1,152
Cost of attendance$50,304$50,319
Average net price$3,423Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$8,702
In-state: $0
Books & supplies$1,152
Cost of attendance$50,319
In-state: $50,304
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $3,423
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.westvalley.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
West Valley College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$1,380
Food$36,775
Books & supplies$1,305
Personal expenses$5,243
Transportation$5,616
Total of the above$50,319
See how the in-state total ($50,304) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
West Valley College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$1,380
Fees$54
Food$36,775
Books & supplies$1,236
Personal expenses$5,243
Transportation$5,616
Total of the above$50,304
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$1,658
$30–48k
$2,226
$48–75k
$5,974
$75–110k
$8,651
$110k+
$9,893
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
52%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
48% graduated · 20% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 31% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,764
10 yrs after entry$51,688
Debt
Middle 50% owe$3k–$6.1k
90th percentile$12,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,902 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
29 : 1
Pell grant
12%
First-gen
46%
Family income
$17,593
Independent
41%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
64%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
34%
Black
3%
Asian
21%
Two or more
12%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Water Polo
    Men's · Women's
Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
36%
Faculty salary
$15,671/mo
Teaching spend
$13,846
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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