West Valley College

West Valley College Overview

West Valley College is a public school in a small town setting in Saratoga, California. West Valley College was founded in 1963 and the school enrolls around 12,893 students a year, including 12,893 undergraduates.

Student Involvement at West Valley College

Interested in music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? West Valley College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

West Valley College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? West Valley College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at West Valley College on the Student Life page.

2022 West Valley College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
In-State Tuition	$1,380
Out-of-State	$10,590

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Is West Valley College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what West Valley College offers and if it seems like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at West Valley College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at West Valley College, around 75% come back the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for West Valley College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with West Valley College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at West Valley College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on West Valley College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at West Valley College.

Based on this information, is West Valley College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is West Valley College a good school for you?

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Where is West Valley College?

West Valley College is located in the small town setting of Saratoga, California, in the suburbs of San Francisco and San Jose.

If you would like to see West Valley College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 85 to Saratoga, or book a flight to the nearest airport, San Jose International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what West Valley College and Saratoga are like without leaving home.

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