Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001338
- Phone: (310) 287-4200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
64%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,323Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
West Valley College
9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA
West Valley College breeds success. The college seeks to offer one-on-one interaction between students and faculty. Many students have been successful. Last year 571 students transferred to the University of California and California State University. Additionally, 552 students were awarded Associate degrees. Tuition at West Valley College is $46 per unit for California residents.
The college host students from 25 countries that will become future global leaders. Classes are offered on a 143 acre campus in Saratoga, California which is at the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Student enrollment is currently over 11,000. There are 166 full-time professors and 275 associate faculty members. Currently, there are 58 associate degree programs offered as well as 91 certificate programs. West Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
West Valley College is an excellent place to start a new career. No matter if you just finished high school or are looking to start a second career, West Valley College offers a career program right for you. Programs are offered in Administration of Justice, Business, Child Studies, Community Education, Computer Application Programs, Computer Arts, Animation, Computer Information Systems, Court Reporting, Interior Design, Geospatial Technology, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, and Park Management.
Athletic competition helps to create all-around individuals that succeed inside and outside of the classroom. Sports breed a strong work ethic through practice. West Valley College offers baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $10,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $1,400-$1,700
- Out-of-State: $9,300-$11,200
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $46-$55 per unit
- Out-of-State: $220-$260 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 64% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 63% | $4,551 |
Receiving Student Loans | 1% | $4,949 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, West Valley College may offer student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Day care for children
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by West Valley College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
- Animation (A, C)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering Technology
- CAD (C)
English Language and Literature
- English (A)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (A)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (A)
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, C)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (A)
Psychology
- Psychology (A)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Sociology (A)
- Economics (A)
- Political Science (A)
- Anthropology (A)
- Geography (A, C)
- Social Science
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to West Valley College.
- De Anza College in Cypress, CA (4 miles away)
- Mission College in Oceanside, CA (9 miles away)
- Foothill College in Redondo Beach, CA (9 miles away)
- Evergreen Valley College in Santa Rosa, CA (14 miles away)
- Canada College in San Diego, CA (19 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Get a list of all the colleges in California
- Get a list of all community colleges in California
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001338
- Phone: (310) 287-4200
- School Homepage