- Napa Valley College, a community college located in the beautiful wine country of northern California. You will find courses and programs that meet every need, whether you intend to transfer, learn occupational skills, or are looking for personal development classes. Napa Valley College offers an academic setting where students receive individual attention. Our faculty, staff and administration believe strongly that student-centered instruction and support services are the hallmark of our learning environment.
School Highlights
Napa Valley College serves 4,844 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,844 students
- In-state tuition: $1,142
- Out-state tuition: $5,942
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 75%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Napa Valley College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 149 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Napa Valley College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1942
Campus Size
160 acres
Total Faculty
149 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Student Body
The student population of Napa Valley College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Napa Valley College diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,844 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,694 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
3,150 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,844 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,694 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,150 students
5,850 students
% Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
46%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
4%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
25%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$55,399
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,142 is less than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,942 is less than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,142
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,942
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,750
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,712
$6,272
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Napa Valley College's tree-lined campus sits on a 160-acre site overlooking the Napa River in the heart of the world famous Napa Valley wine producing region. The campus is also home to the Napa Valley Vintners' Teaching Winery. Our campus offers outstanding facilities, from a Child Development Center to an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Off-campus services locations include the Upper Valley Campus in St. Helena and the Small Business Development Center in downtown Napa. A Community Education Center is used for non-credit classes and also houses the Napa Valley College Fine Arts Gallery. We also present a variety of classes at off campus locations throughout Napa County. A new outreach center is located in American Canyon. Classes are offered at different sites in American Canyon. Dedicated to educational excellence and student success since opening in 1942, Napa Valley College has a rich tradition of educating generations of Napa Valley residents. In addition, our state-of-the-art facilities attract students from a wide geographic area who want to take advantage of programs not offered elsewhere in the region. At Napa Valley College you can continue your education, prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university, train for a new career, upgrade current job skills or take classes for personal enrichment. The college is accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Napa Valley College cost?
Napa Valley College's tuition is approximately $1,142 for In-State students and $5,942 for Out-State students.
What schools are Napa Valley College often compared to?
Napa Valley Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Solano Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Napa Valley College's ranking?
Napa Valley College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least expensive tuition and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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