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San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA·Public·11,106 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 11,106 students.

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11,106
Students
$8,234
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,000
Earnings
10 yr
$3,938
Debt

About This School

San Bernardino Valley College is a public institution located in San Bernardino, California with approximately 11,106 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,234 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

San Bernardino Valley College is a public community college in San Bernardino, California. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college has an enrollment of 17,044 students and covers 82 acres (33 ha). Valley College is also a part of the San Bernardino Community College District which includes Crafton Hills College located in nearby Yucaipa and the Professional Development Center in San Bernardino.

The numbers here tell a genuinely encouraging story for a community college: median debt at graduation is just $3,938, making this one of the more affordable ways to start a degree without taking on serious financial risk. At $8,234/year net price, it's a sensible choice for students in the Inland Empire looking to complete general education or transfer to a four-year school. The one honest caution is that median earnings of $32,000 a decade after enrollment suggest outcomes vary widely depending on whether students transfer or stop here — so come in with a clear plan.

Founded
1926
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions11%
Business & Marketing9%
Psychology5%
Education3%
Social Sciences3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Computer Science1%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Twyla TharpDirk KempthorneSusan AntonJimmy WebbJohn TrudellJulie SommarsTyree WashingtonJerry Lewis

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,185
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,017
Avg Net Price
$8,234
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$3,938

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$3,938
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$3,938
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 8.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White11%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino70%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,106 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

San Bernardino Valley College

701 South Mount Vernon Avenue

San Bernardino, CA 92410-2798

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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