San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario is a private for-profit institution located in Ontario, California with approximately 895 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $27,024 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $33,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who do best here are typically working adults or career-focused learners in the Inland Empire who want hands-on vocational training and a relatively quick path into the workforce — this is not a traditional four-year experience. The debt picture is genuinely one of the better things about this school: a median debt of $10,674 at graduation is low compared to many for-profits, which is a real point in its favor. That said, the $27,024 annual net price is steep when you set it against median earnings of just $33,400 a decade after enrollment — that income-to-cost ratio should give any family pause, and it's worth asking hard questions about which specific program you're entering and what local job placement actually looks like. The 65% graduation rate is middling and worth probing — ask admissions directly what the completion rate is for your specific program, not just the institution overall. My honest advice: if you're set on a career in healthcare, trades, or a field this school specializes in and you have employer tuition support or financial aid that brings that net price down significantly, it can make sense — but if you're paying close to sticker price without a very clear job pathway waiting on the other side, look hard at community college alternatives first.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 31% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (895 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
4580 Ontario Mills Parkway
Ontario, CA 91764-5107
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario cost?
The average net price at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario is about $27,024 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario?
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario has a graduation rate of 65%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
- 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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