School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova serves 309 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
12 staff
294 staff

Number of Programs Offered
2
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova has grown by 173% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
309 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
32:1

# Full-Time Students
309 students
1,232 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
309 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
309 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
1%
n/a

% Asian
19%
13%

% Hispanic
22%
47%

% Black
6%
7%

% White
44%
23%

% Hawaiian
4%
1%

% Two or more races
1%
5%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%

% Unknown races
4%
3%


Diversity Score
0.72
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8387%
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-Rancho Cordova's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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