San Bernardino Valley College

701 South Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92410

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San Bernardino Valley College, circa 1933
San Bernardino Valley College, circa 1933
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San Bernardino Valley College School Description

San Bernardino Valley College provides quality education and services that support a diverse community of learners.

San Bernardino Valley College

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San Bernardino Valley College is a community college located in San Bernardino, California. It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The two-year college has an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students and covers 82 acres. Valley College is also a part of the San Bernardino Community College District which includes Crafton Hills College located in nearby Yucaipa and the Professional Development Center in San Bernardino.

History

San Bernardino Valley College was established in 1926 is the twenty-fifth oldest community college in California. Now in its 82nd year, San Bernardino Valley College continues a proud tradition of community service through quality education -- a tradition symbolized by its clock tower and auditorium. The growth of San Bernardino Valley College over the years demonstrates its increasingly important role in the life of the community. In 1926, San Bernardino Valley College’s campus was split between San Bernardino High School and Colton High School and consisted of 140 students and one administrator, George H. Jantzen, who was Dean of the College. Today, San Bernardino Valley College offers classes to 25,000 students and runs on an annual budget of $59 million. The college district, which includes two campuses, has 243 full-time faculty, 750 part-time faculty and staff of 459. It serves multiple high school districts, and the district encompasses nearly 500 square miles.

Academics

As part of the state system of community colleges, San Bernardino Valley College is dedicated to providing educational opportunities at minimum cost. Central to San Bernardino Valley College’s philosophy is the idea of general education - a system of instruction that gives the student a basic competence in written and spoken English, mathematics, history and government; a regard for health, both mental and physical; a grasp of the basic disciplines and methodologies of human and scientific study, and knowledge in some depth of chosen subject area. The college offers degrees in the arts and sciences to students who successfully complete a comprehensive two-year course study. This course study corresponds to the lower division requirements of the University of California and the California State University system, so qualified students can transfer to four-year institutions with junior standing. San Bernardino Valley College transfer students have demonstrated a high success rate in continuing their education at the four-year College and university level. While recognizing the importance of a general education, the college also recognizes an obligation to provide specialized programs leading directly to employment or to improving the skill and knowledge of those already employees in the work force. To achieve this, the college offers more than 40 programs in technical and occupational fields. Courses may be taken individually to improve specific skills or as part of a program leading to an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science and or a Certificate of Completion in specific occupational fields. Qualified students can even combine work and study through work experience programs. San Bernardino Valley College was a pioneer in the work/study concept. In addition to general and occupational programs, San Bernardino Valley College offers developmental programs for students who need to improve basic skills before taking advanced classes, counseling and guidance programs, and service for disabled students, veterans and other adults. San Bernardino Valley College has been a leader in programs for the physically handicapped, including adaptive physical education classes.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
52%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 5,400
Students Receiving Aid:
78%
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San Bernardino Valley College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

Learn more about Associate Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

Learn more about Certificate Programs

San Bernardino Valley College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 52%
Part-Time 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic 42%
Caucasian 24%
African-American 20%
Other 8%
Asian 6%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 87%
Out-of-State 13%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Athletics

Sports Include: Football (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)

San Bernardino Valley College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 715 $ 5,400  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 720 $ 5,400  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,900 53%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 895 77%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,466 3%  
Any Aid:
  78%  

College Advice on San Bernardino Valley College

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Question: How big is san bernardino valley college's campus?

I need to know for a project. Thankx!!!
11 months ago

Best Answer

Nice to see another local . The campus is about 82 acres which it pretty average, not too big. Im applying for valley myself this summer, if your enrolling too, i might just see you there. :)

Question: San Bernardino Valley College in California..?

ok..well i was wondering..anybody here go to that college?? if so, i wanted to know..if they require SAT , ACT scores..and all that.. thanks..in advance.
37 months ago

Best Answer

I tend to doubt it. Sounds like a community (2 year) college or Local State collecge. It's not San Bernadino STATE or UCSB, they require SAT or 3.5 GPA transcripts from highschool.

Question: Is San Bernardino an acceptable area to live if relocating to Southern California?

If not what area's are and is San Bernardino Valley college an okay school or would Riverside Community Collge be a better choice?
42 months ago

Best Answer

San Bernardino like most cities has its good areas and bad areas, it would be best to look around the surrounding communites as the Inland Empire is one of the fastest growing areas in southern California

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