San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a private community college located in Bakersfield, CA. It offers 22 programs for degree/certificate.

The 2024 tuition & fees of San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is $52,543. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of California private community colleges' average ($26,885).

The school has 831 students, which is lower than California community collleges' average (5,191). The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $52,543 for undergraduate programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield. The tuition & fees at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is more expensive than the average costs ($26,885) over private community colleges in California.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield and compare to California community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$52,543
Off-Campus Living Costs$56,228
Average Financial Aid$4,455
Cost of Attendance$108,771
Total Costs After Financial Aid$104,316
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield$52,543
Private Community Colleges in California$26,885
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$19,777
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist$52,543 - 95 Hours 20 Months
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$41,237 - 82 Hours 15 Months
Medical/Clinical Assistant$21,997 - 36 Hours 9 Months
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant$22,676 - 36 Hours 9 Months
Electrician$26,377 - 40 Hours 10 Months
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician$49,857 - 79 Hours 18 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs1012NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician52 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant28 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist14 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant62 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant26 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 40 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training18 completers
28 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services4 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 831 students at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 226 male students and 587 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total8138130
Male Students2262260
Female Students5875870

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address201 New Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA
Phone559-734-9000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$52,543
Student Population »831 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »43%
Retention Rate67%
Average Financial Aid »$4,455
Students to Faculty25:1 (4.00%)