School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova serves 224 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Acceptance Rate: 65%
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
11 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova has declined by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
224 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
224 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
369 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
224 students
967 students
% Asian
23%
12%
% Hispanic
21%
46%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
41%
23%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
65%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova?
The acceptance rate of San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova is 65%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Highest completion rates.
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