West Valley College

West Valley at a Glance

Public
School Type
2+ years
Typical Program Length
Suburb: Large
Campus Setting
6,717
Students Enrolled
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
45%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending West Valley

$1,490
Avg Tuition
$3,217
Average Loan
$5,931
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $422 to $5,931 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$1,486
2022$1,490
2023$1,490
2024$1,490

Popular Academic Programs

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Economics
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Sociology
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Design and Applied Arts
  • Physics
  • Special Education and Teaching
  • Biology - General Studies

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Associate's Degree1,769
Certificate (< 2yrs)244
Certificate (< 4yrs)1

West Valley Financial Outcomes

Average Student Loan Amounts

West Valley students borrow an average of $3,217 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
West Valley College$3,217
Junior & Community Colleges Avg$5,728

Other Academic Services

  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Day Care Services
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
West Valley College
$1,490
45.0%
0.0%
Associates Colleges with Transfer Out Focus
$4,366
30.1%
12.0%
Public
$6,799
44.9%
26.3%
Exclusively Undergraduate - 2 Year Programs
$9,663
40.2%
31.8%
California
$18,761
55.8%
42.4%

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