West Valley College Tuition & Completion (2026)
West Valley College is a public community college in Saratoga, California, serving roughly 6,416 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,423 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $8,702. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (33.9%) and White (28.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,702
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,423 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,416 36.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.72%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 18.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,415
- Room & Board: $35,361 annual estimate
West Valley College: what the data shows
Common questions about West Valley College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is West Valley College?
West Valley College is located in Saratoga, CA (ZIP 95070).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is West Valley College public or private?
West Valley College is a Public institution.
How much does West Valley College cost?
Published tuition: N/A in-state, $8,702 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,423.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,658 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,226 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,974 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,651 |
| $110,001+ | $9,893 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,808.
How big is West Valley College?
Total enrollment: 6,416 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,415 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at West Valley College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.72%.
First-year retention: 77.9%.
What do graduates of West Valley College earn?
Median earnings: $41,764 six years after entry; $51,688 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
11.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is West Valley College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,194 completions)
- Economics, General (175 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (144 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (69 completions)
- Psychology, General (52 completions)
- Mathematics, General (40 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (38 completions)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (32 completions)
- Sociology, General (32 completions)
- Interior Design (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is West Valley College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.72%; median earnings $51,688 at 10 years; net price $3,423. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,702
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Valley College was $8,702.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,423
2024 Value
In 2024 West Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,423.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,692 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,423 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,361 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,152 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,215 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$180,860 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for West Valley College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
11.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.29% 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 West 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 West 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 | $1,178 | $6,074 | $9,106 |
| 2014 | $1,186 | $4,978 | $10,018 |
| 2015 | $1,186 | $4,978 | $9,893 |
| 2016 | $1,183 | $5,239 | $8,125 |
| 2017 | $1,186 | $5,239 | $7,642 |
| 2018 | $1,463 | $5,243 | $6,720 |
| 2019 | $1,484 | $9,434 | $3,791 |
| 2020 | $1,486 | $8,806 | $3,587 |
| 2021 | $1,490 | $10,700 | $2,616 |
| 2022 | $1,490 | $8,810 | $2,251 |
| 2023 | $1,490 | $8,702 | $1,842 |
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
West Valley College reported total enrollment of about 6,416 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (33.9%), White (28.2%), and Asian (21.1%). About 11.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at West Valley College in 2024 is 6,416 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,415 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.9%
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 33.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.85% 100% Completion Time
50.72% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.85% of students graduating from West 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
- Economics, General: 55% male / 45% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 55% male / 45% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for West Valley College.
Return on Investment
$51,688 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
3675.05% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for West Valley College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 60 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,194 completions
2. Economics, General: 175 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 144 completions
4. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 69 completions
5. Psychology, General: 52 completions
6. Mathematics, General: 40 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 38 completions
8. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 32 completions
9. Sociology, General: 32 completions
Most popular programs at West Valley College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for West Valley College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for West Valley College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $15,671
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,846
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
West Valley College is a public institution located in Saratoga, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 6,416 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (33.9%), White (28.2%), Asian (21.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.72%. Approximately 11.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Saratoga, CA 95070
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 60 distinct degree programs, West Valley College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Valley College located?
West Valley College is located in Saratoga, CA.
How much does West Valley College cost?
Reported tuition is $8,702 and average net price is $3,423 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $35,361 annually.
What is the student body demographics at West Valley College?
West Valley College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,415 students, Hispanic or Latino (33.9%), White (28.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend West Valley College?
About 45.9% of students at West Valley College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of West Valley College earn?
Median earnings are $41,764 six years after entry and $51,688 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at West Valley College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is West Valley College public or private?
West Valley College is a public institution located in Saratoga, CA.
Is West Valley College an HBCU?
No. West Valley College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is West Valley College a tribal college?
No. West Valley College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is West Valley College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—West Valley College reports 33.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is West Valley College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for West 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.