West Valley College

West Valley College is a public school in a small town setting in Saratoga, California. West Valley College was founded in 1963 and enrolls 12,893 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at West Valley College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? West Valley College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at West Valley College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at West Valley College on the Student Life page.

Is West Valley College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

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

Retention and Graduation Rates at West Valley College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 75% of students who start at West Valley College come back the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

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.

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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, how does West Valley College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is West Valley College a good school for you?

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Where is West Valley College Located?

West Valley College is located in the small town setting of Saratoga, California, less than an hour from San Francisco and San Jose.

If you want 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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