San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario is a private for-profit trade school in Ontario, California, enrolling about 895 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 63.86% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,317 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $27,024 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 895 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.86%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 59.1%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 32.8%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,539

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario: what the data shows

Common questions about San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario?

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario is located in Ontario, CA (ZIP 91764-5107).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario public or private?

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario cost?

Average net price after aid: $27,024.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$26,201
$30,001–$48,000$26,367
$48,001–$75,000$26,893
$75,001–$110,000$29,415
$110,001+$30,570

How big is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario?

Total enrollment: 895 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,539 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario?

150%-time completion rate: 63.86%.

First-year retention: 75.3%.

What do graduates of San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario earn?

Median earnings: $36,007 six years after entry; $38,317 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,674.

51.93% of students receive Pell grants.

What is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 63.86%; median earnings $38,317 at 10 years; net price $27,024. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$27,024
2024 Value

In 2024 San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,024.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$108,096 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$27,024 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59.61% 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 San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario 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 San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$17,724$17,724$18,599
2020$22,772
2021$24,280
2022$23,583
2023$25,595

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

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario reported total enrollment of about 895 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (65.0%), White (10.1%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (9.3%). About 51.93% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario in 2024 is 895 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,539 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

75.3%
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 65.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

52.11% 100% Completion Time

63.86% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 52.11% of students graduating from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Electrician: 95% male / 5% female
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 9% male / 91% female
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist: 44% male / 56% 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 San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario.

Return on Investment

$10,674 Median Student Debt

$38,317 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

27.86% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

254.47% Return on Investment

2.8 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Electrician: 256 completions

2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 70 completions

3. Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist: 66 completions

4. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 44 completions

5. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 42 completions

6. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 35 completions

7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 33 completions

8. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 32 completions

9. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 30 completions

Most popular programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 32.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,622
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,021

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario is a private for-profit institution located in Ontario, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Enrollment is approximately 895 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (65.0%), White (10.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 63.86%. Approximately 51.93% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Location

Ontario, CA 91764-5107

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario 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 San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario located?

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario is located in Ontario, CA.

How much does San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $27,024 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario?

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,539 students, Hispanic or Latino (65.0%), White (10.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario?

About 59.1% of students at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario earn?

Median earnings are $36,007 six years after entry and $38,317 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario?

The 150%-time completion rate is 63.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,674.

Is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario public or private?

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario is a private for-profit institution located in Ontario, CA.

Is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario an HBCU?

No. San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario a tribal college?

No. San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario reports 65.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Ontario, California city 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.