- The Rancho Cucamonga campus of San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) offers accelerated programs that give you the specialized skills and certifications you need to start a rewarding career in Southern California. You can even earn your A.S. degree in as few as 14 months! SJVC’s Rancho Cucamonga campus has helped thousands of graduates get the skills that meet the needs of the local job market since 1985. Take a moment to roll over some of the photos above to see what some of our students and graduates have accomplished by attending SJVC. When you’re ready to get more information on how to get started, simply complete the form to the right. SJVC's Rancho Cucamonga campus offers a variety of programs including businesses courses, medical courses, and technical courses. Regardless of whether your interest is working with money, people, or machinery, SJVC has a program to give you and advantage in the Southern California job market. So whether you chose to enroll in a Construction Management program or a Pharmacy Technology program, you will graduate with a high quality education which will get you started in your new career.
School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario serves 1,538 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,538 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
78 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
20
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario has grown by 158% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,538 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,538 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
153 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,538 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
68%
47%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
13%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4904%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Most Programs Offered.
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