San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a private community college located in Bakersfield, CA. It offers 19 programs for degree/certificate.

The 2025 tuition & fees of San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is $42,582. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of California private community colleges' average ($28,102).

The school has 798 students, which is lower than California community collleges' average (5,324). The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (23 to 1) of California community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees is $42,582 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 ($28,102) over private community colleges in California.

The following tables show 2024-2025 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.

2025 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$42,582
Off-Campus Living Costs$51,584
Average Financial Aid$4,942
Cost of Attendance$94,166
Total Costs After Financial Aid$89,224
2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield$42,582
Private Community Colleges in California$28,102
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$20,310
2025 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$42,582 - 82 Hours 16 Months
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist$55,063 - 95 Hours 19 Months
Medical/Clinical Assistant$22,052 - 36 Hours 9 Months
Electrician$26,444 - 40 Hours 10 Months
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant$23,417 - 36 Hours 9 Months
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician$51,472 - 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 Programs109NOT 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
Electrician67 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant27 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist9 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant99 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant45 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 57 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 34 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 60 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services6 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 798 students at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 265 male students and 555 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
Total8208200
Male Students2652650
Female Students5555550

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 (2024-2025) »$42,582
Student Population »798 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »58%
Retention Rate67%
Average Financial Aid »$4,942
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)