San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) prepares graduates for professional success in business, medical, and technical career fields. The College serves a diverse student population with a common interest in professional development through career-focused higher education. The College is committed to student development through the achievement of measurable learning outcomes, emphasizing a balance of hands-on training and academic instruction. The College identifies and responds to the educational and employment needs of the communities it serves. The College is committed to the success of every student. SJVC's Bakersfield campus also has a wide variety of medical programs available. If you're interested in becoming a Medical Assistant or a Lab Technician, SJVC Bakersfield has a program in Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting. If you'd rather help people improve their smile, SJVC has programs for Dental Assisting. Not only that, but our Bakersfield location also offers classes for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Pharmacy Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology and Therapeutic Massage. With so many medical programs available, SJVC Bakersfield is great if you're interested in getting involved in the growing medical field.
School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield serves 813 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 813 students
Private-state tuition: $16,492
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield has grown by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
813 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
813 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
882 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
813 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
13%
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
63%
46%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
21%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5405%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,492 is less than the state average of $20,392. The private state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,492
$20,392
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,298
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,453
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 813 students
Private-state tuition: $16,492
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
