by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 7,513 undergraduates in 2020, West Valley College is a public college located in Saratoga, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, West Valley College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by West Valley College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our West Valley College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at West Valley College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit West Valley College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", West Valley College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our West Valley College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, West Valley College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
West Valley College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 7,513 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,380 (31.7%). Part-time attendance was 5,133 (68.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,380 | 5,133 | 7,513 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, West Valley College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank West Valley College #1231 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at West Valley College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the West Valley College Diversity Guide.
West Valley College has a total of 281 student athletes, 206 men and 75 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $732,534 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $678,365 |
| Net | $54,169 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to West Valley College Athletics