Victor Valley College

www.vvc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,402

2023 Average Net Price

$4,905

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

10.3%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

15,372

30.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.4%

181 Graduates

About

Victor Valley College is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Victor Valley College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (987 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (43 degrees), and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (37 degrees).

In 2023, 3,713 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Victor Valley College. 58.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,272 degrees), 2.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (887 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Victor Valley College is $1,402, which is $−6,851 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Victor Valley College was 10.3%, corresponding to 6 out of the 58 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Victor Valley College is $1,402, which is $6,851 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,905.

In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending Victor Valley College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,402

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Victor Valley College was $1,402. The cost of tuition at Victor Valley College is $−6,851 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$4,905

2023 Value

63.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Victor Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,905. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Victor Valley College grew by 63.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Victor 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

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Victor Valley College was of $16,580 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 23.8% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Victor Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.96% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Victor 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.

10.3%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Victor Valley College was 10.3%, which represents 6 out of the 58 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

Victor Valley College had a total enrollment of 15,372 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Victor Valley College is 4,751 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,621. This means that 30.9% of students enrolled at Victor Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Victor Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% White, 10.2% Black or African American, 4.54% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.273% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Victor Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (39.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.4%) and White Female (9.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Victor Valley College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,372 students. The full-time enrollment at Victor Valley College is 4,751 and the part-time enrollment is 10,621. This means that 30.9% of students enrolled at Victor Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 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 Victor Valley College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Victor Valley College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
9,850 enrolled students
White
2,713 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,569 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Victor Valley College is 64.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% White, 10.2% Black or African American, 4.54% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.273% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 132 students (0.859%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 663 more women than men received degrees from Victor Valley College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Victor Valley College is hispanic or latino (2,272 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (887 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Victor Valley College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (987 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (43 degrees) and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (37 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Victor Valley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (180 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (385 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,264 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Victor Valley College are Elementary & middle school teachers (152,524 people), Police officers (141,548 people), Other managers (122,568 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (56,536 people), and Registered nurses (52,708 people).

The most specialized majors at Victor Valley College in 2023 are Human Sciences (180 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (385 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,264 degrees), Protective Services (288 degrees), and Communication Technologies (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Victor Valley College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Victor Valley College are Human Sciences (180 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (385 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,264 degrees), Protective Services (288 degrees), and Communication Technologies (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Victor Valley College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (334,477 people), Elementary & secondary schools (329,024 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (150,961 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (111,232 people), and Computer Systems Design (75,447 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Biological & Physical Sciences
383 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
198 degrees awarded
General Psychology
119 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Victor Valley College was Biological & Physical Sciences with 383 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,525

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,188

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,525 degrees were awarded to men at Victor Valley College, which is 0.697 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,188).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 378 degrees were awarded to men at Victor Valley College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 3.2 times more than the 118 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 835 degrees were awarded to men at Victor Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.39 times more than the 350 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Victor Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Victor Valley College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.552% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,272 degrees awarded
White
887 degrees awarded
Black or African American
242 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Victor Valley College is hispanic or latino (2,272 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (887 degrees).

0.539% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,365 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
907 degrees awarded
White Female
471 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Victor Valley College is hispanic or latino female (1,365 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (907 degrees).

Operations

Victor Valley College employs 97 Instructors. Most academics at Victor Valley College are Male Instructor (56), and Female Instructor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Victor Valley College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 78 employees, Management, with 54 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$22M - Federal
$34.2M - State
$311k - Local

As of 2023, Victor Valley College received $22M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $34.2M from state grants and contracts, and $311k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$52M

2023 Salaries

20.4%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Victor Valley College paid a median of $52M in salaries, a 20.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.9% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 44.8% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Victor Valley College paid a total of $11.2M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

97 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

78 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Victor Valley College was Instructor with 97 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Victor Valley College were Office and Administrative Support with 78 employees, Management with 54 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Victor Valley College was Male Instructor with 56 employees, and Female Instructor with 41 employees.

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

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