San Bernardino Valley College

www.valleycollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

Infinityk% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,621

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.26%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

9,913

24.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

20%

197 Graduates

About

San Bernardino Valley College is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Bernardino Valley College were Criminal Justice - Police Science (222 degrees awarded), Psychiatric Services Technician (41 degrees), and General Human Services (24 degrees).

In 2021, 2,129 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Bernardino Valley College. 62.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,093 degrees), 2.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (387 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Bernardino Valley College is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at San Bernardino Valley College is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,621.

In 2021, 65% of undergraduate students attending San Bernardino Valley College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at San Bernardino Valley College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at San Bernardino Valley College is $−6,680 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of San Bernardino Valley College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,621

2021 Value

2.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 San Bernardino Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,621. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of San Bernardino Valley College grew by 2.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Bernardino Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,350

Room and Board

$2,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Bernardino Valley College was of $7,350 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,080. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at San Bernardino Valley College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65% of undergraduate students at San Bernardino Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.99% with respect to 2020, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Bernardino Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.26%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at San Bernardino Valley College was 5.26%, which represents 1 out of the 19 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

San Bernardino Valley College had a total enrollment of 9,913 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at San Bernardino Valley College is 2,391 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,522. This means that 24.1% of students enrolled at San Bernardino Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Bernardino Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 5.25% Asian, 3.65% Two or More Races, 0.272% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.212% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Bernardino Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (41.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.7%) and Black or African American Female (5.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Bernardino Valley College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,913 students. The full-time enrollment at San Bernardino Valley College is 2,391 and the part-time enrollment is 7,522. This means that 24.1% of students enrolled at San Bernardino Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Bernardino Valley College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Bernardino Valley College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), San Bernardino Valley College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Bernardino Valley College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
6,779 enrolled students
White
1,053 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,039 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Bernardino Valley College is 68.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 5.25% Asian, 3.65% Two or More Races, 0.272% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.212% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 104 students (1.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 533 more women than men received degrees from San Bernardino Valley College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Bernardino Valley College is hispanic or latino (1,093 degrees awarded). There were 2.82 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (387 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Bernardino Valley College is Criminal Justice - Police Science (222 degrees awarded), followed by Psychiatric Services Technician (41 degrees) and General Human Services (24 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Bernardino Valley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (294 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (83 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (625 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Bernardino Valley College are Physicians (384,782 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (172,607 people), Other managers (159,989 people), Police officers (135,021 people), and Postsecondary teachers (121,889 people).

The most specialized majors at San Bernardino Valley College in 2021 are Protective Services (294 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (83 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (625 degrees), Library Science (7 degrees), and Biology (142 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Bernardino Valley College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at San Bernardino Valley College are Protective Services (294 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (83 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (625 degrees), Library Science (7 degrees), and Biology (142 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Bernardino Valley College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (488,972 people), Elementary & secondary schools (366,239 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (339,211 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (307,910 people), and Offices of physicians (189,492 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Bernardino Valley College.

Most Common (2020)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
398 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
204 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
155 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at San Bernardino Valley College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 398 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at San Bernardino Valley College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

798

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,331

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 798 degrees were awarded to men at San Bernardino Valley College, which is 0.6 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,331).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Bernardino Valley College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 214 degrees were awarded to men at San Bernardino Valley College in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 2.67 times more than the 80 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 360 degrees were awarded to men at San Bernardino Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.21 times more than the 163 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 5% of students graduating from San Bernardino Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (44.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at San Bernardino Valley College is Female and Asian (44.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,093 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
387 degrees awarded
White
253 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Bernardino Valley College is hispanic or latino (1,093 degrees awarded). There were 2.82 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (387 degrees).

2.21% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
689 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
404 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
267 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Bernardino Valley College is hispanic or latino female (689 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (404 degrees).

Operations

San Bernardino Valley College employs 172 Instructors. Most academics at San Bernardino Valley College are Female Instructor (98), and Male Instructor (74).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Bernardino Valley College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 65 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.87M - Federal
$16.7M - State
$440k - Local

As of 2021, San Bernardino Valley College received $5.87M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16.7M from state grants and contracts, and $440k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$53.8M

2021 Salaries

12.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, San Bernardino Valley College paid a median of $53.8M in salaries, a 12.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.9M

Instructional Salaries

172

Number of Employees

In 2021, San Bernardino Valley College paid a total of $17.9M to 172 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

172 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

65 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Bernardino Valley College was Instructor with 172 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Bernardino Valley College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 65 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Bernardino Valley College was Female Instructor with 98 employees, and Male Instructor with 74 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Bernardino Valley College.