West Valley College

West Valley College is a public school located in the small town setting of Saratoga, CA, less than an hour from San Francisco, San Jose.

Founded in 1963, the institution currently enrolls around 12,893 students a year, including 12,893 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

2021 Admissions Facts About West Valley College

Acceptance rate: 0%

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West Valley College Acceptance Rate

It is noncompetitive to get into West Valley College. West Valley College accepts around 0 percent of applicants each year.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 students were ultimating offered a spot off the waitlist.

Is West Valley College a good school?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and graduation rates

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

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

Based on this information, how does West Valley College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So the real question to ask yourself: is West Valley College a good school for YOU?

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