Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school62%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,977
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,977
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$34,144
Net price (after aid)$20,549
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,811
$30k – $48k$20,250
$48k – $75k$21,070
$75k – $110k$25,709
$110k+$25,709
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$38,317
Median debt at graduation$10,674
Est. monthly loan payment$113
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.6×Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants62%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans73%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
89%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$10.7k below avg
Strong year-1 retention
89% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$16k
Net price
$20.5k
Pell
62%
above avg
Median debt
$10.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$38.3k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Computer ScienceHealth SciencesBusinessEducationArts & HumanitiesSocial Sciences
Programs (11)
Computer Science
Web Development
Health Sciences
Public HealthHealth InformaticsPre-Med
Business
Information Systems
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
Art HistoryEnglish LiteratureHistory
Social Sciences
Economics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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- Where is San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria located?
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is located in Santa Maria, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria?
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is a private community college based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria?
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,977 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria?
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria reports total enrollment of approximately 163 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria?
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