Napa Valley College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Napa Valley College is a public community college in Napa, California, serving roughly 3,813 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,644 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,156. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (48.8%) and White (23.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,156
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,644 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,813 42.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.82%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 38.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,928
- Room & Board: $22,599 annual estimate
Napa Valley College: what the data shows
Common questions about Napa Valley College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Napa Valley College?
Napa Valley College is located in Napa, CA (ZIP 94558-6236).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Napa Valley College public or private?
Napa Valley College is a Public institution.
How much does Napa Valley College cost?
Published tuition: $1,156 in-state, $11,908 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,644.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,795 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,380 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,099 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,041 |
| $110,001+ | $20,165 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,624.
How big is Napa Valley College?
Total enrollment: 3,813 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,928 students.
About 43% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Napa Valley College?
150%-time completion rate: 42.82%.
First-year retention: 72.1%.
What do graduates of Napa Valley College earn?
Median earnings: $40,426 six years after entry; $49,517 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,147.
17.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Napa Valley College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (324 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (73 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (72 completions)
- Psychology, General (52 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (35 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (27 completions)
- Mathematics, General (23 completions)
- Sociology, General (23 completions)
- Viticulture and Enology (22 completions)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Napa Valley College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.82%; median earnings $49,517 at 10 years; net price $14,644. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,156
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Napa Valley College was $1,156.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,644
2024 Value
In 2024 Napa Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,644.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,576 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,644 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,624 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,632 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,599 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,817 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$99,268 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Napa Valley College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Napa Valley College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Napa Valley College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,142 | $5,942 | $9,327 |
| 2014 | $1,142 | $5,942 | $9,450 |
| 2015 | $1,142 | $5,942 | $9,752 |
| 2016 | $1,142 | $6,284 | $10,674 |
| 2017 | $1,142 | $6,758 | $10,775 |
| 2018 | $1,142 | $6,758 | $10,713 |
| 2019 | $1,142 | $7,502 | $11,661 |
| 2020 | $1,150 | $7,510 | $14,155 |
| 2021 | $1,150 | $8,734 | $12,814 |
| 2022 | $1,156 | $9,388 | $13,078 |
| 2023 | $1,156 | $11,908 | $14,046 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Napa Valley College reported total enrollment of about 3,813 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (48.8%), White (23.2%), and Asian (12.6%). About 17.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Napa Valley College in 2024 is 3,813 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,928 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.71% 100% Completion Time
42.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.71% of students graduating from Napa Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 39% male / 61% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 27% male / 73% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 42% male / 58% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Napa Valley College.
Return on Investment
$10,147 Median Student Debt
$49,517 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.49% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
745.35% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Napa Valley College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 43 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 324 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 73 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 72 completions
4. Psychology, General: 52 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 35 completions
6. Biological and Physical Sciences: 27 completions
7. Mathematics, General: 23 completions
8. Sociology, General: 23 completions
9. Viticulture and Enology: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Napa Valley College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Napa Valley College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Napa Valley College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 38.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,688
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,072
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Napa Valley College is a public institution located in Napa, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,813 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (48.8%), White (23.2%), Asian (12.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 42.82%. Approximately 17.28% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Napa, CA 94558-6236
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Napa Valley College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Napa Valley College located?
Napa Valley College is located in Napa, CA.
How much does Napa Valley College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,156 and average net price is $14,644 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,599 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Napa Valley College?
Napa Valley College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,928 students, Hispanic or Latino (48.8%), White (23.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Napa Valley College?
About 51.1% of students at Napa Valley College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Napa Valley College earn?
Median earnings are $40,426 six years after entry and $49,517 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Napa Valley College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Napa Valley College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,147.
Is Napa Valley College public or private?
Napa Valley College is a public institution located in Napa, CA.
Is Napa Valley College an HBCU?
No. Napa Valley College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Napa Valley College a tribal college?
No. Napa Valley College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Napa Valley College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Napa Valley College reports 48.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Napa Valley College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Napa Valley College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.