West Valley College

14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

Website: West Valley College

West Valley College School Description

West Valley College is committed to the broad educational mission of the California Community College system, which is in part, to offer lower division academic instruction and career preparation and to promote lifelong learning, intellectual rigor, aesthetic appreciation, respect for individual and world views, and responsible citizenship both locally and globally. The college is also committed to fulfill its mission to advance California's economic development by creating economic opportunities in the communities it serves.

West Valley College is a public California Community College located on the west side of Silicon Valley, in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 50 miles south of San Francisco. Continuing a nearly 40 year tradition, West Valley College offers 18 dynamic career programs, professional certificates, and degree programs with exceptional preparation for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

We offer flexible course options including online and distance learning combined with many levels of support such as financial assistance, educational planning, personal counseling, child care and learning skills programs provide every student the opportunity for the highest academic and personal success.

Student Life is a vital part of the educational experience at West Valley College where your campus involvement enables you to explore and develop your talents, make new friends, and realize your leadership potential. It be can truly rewarding to participate in our community where strong relationships are built with others. Student Activities can and should be very much a part of your education and provides a rich variety of opportunities for you to participate in planning, developing and implementing a wide array of events and activities that are of interest to you.

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West Valley College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

West Valley College is a community college in northern California, founded in 1963. The 143 acre (579,000 m²) campus is located in the city of Saratoga.

In 2004, the school had a total enrollment of 10,719 students, and its faculty has 198 full-time and 270 associate members. , West Valley College offered 61 associate's degree programs and 94 certificate programs.

Aside from traditional programs, West Valley College offers degrees in Interior Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Fashion design, Park Management, Heath Care Technologies, Paralegal, Child Studies, Engineering and Drafting.

Notable alumni

  • Doug Capilla, Major League Baseball player
  • Mark Bingham and Nicole C. Miller, passengers on the United 93 flight during the September 11, 2001 attacks.
  • H. Paul Shuch, SETI scientist
  • Cung Le, ELITE XC fighter

Cung Le

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
56%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 4,904
Students Receiving Aid:
26%
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West Valley College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

Learn more about Associate Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

Learn more about Certificate Programs

West Valley College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 56%
Part-Time 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 52%
Asian 16%
Other 15%
Hispanic 15%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 94%
Out-of-State 6%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Athletics

Member of: NJCAA
Sports Include: Football (Other)
Basketball (Other)
Baseball (Other)
Track (Other)

West Valley College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 620 $ 4,904  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 560 $ 4,844  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 60 $ 60  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,299 16%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 854 24%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,693 1%  
Any Aid:
  26%  

College Advice on West Valley College

Yahoo

Question: West Valley College Parks Management Program any good?

Is the program any good? Does it help to have this degree in finding a job in local parks around the S.F. Bay Area?
15 months ago

Best Answer

I have heard it is great

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