Campus Identity
San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville is a private for-profit college in Porterville, CA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 90/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.
At a Glance
San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville is a private for-profit college in Porterville, CA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 90/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.
Campus Lifestyle
San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville is a under 1,000, suburban school. The campus is 112 miles from Pismo Beach, CA and 36 miles from Alta Sierra Ski Resort & Terrain Park.
School Size & Setting
Under 1,000
Suburban setting
Beach Access
112 miles
Pismo Beach, CA
Weather
Warm Climate
61°F avg school-year
Nearby Ski Resorts
San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville students have access to 3 ski resorts within driving distance. The closest is Alta Sierra Ski Resort & Terrain Park, 36 miles away. All are within 81 miles of campus.
California
California
California
Nearest Beach
Students at San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville are 112 miles from Pismo Beach, CA.
Pismo Beach, CA
Ocean access within 111.7 miles
Average Monthly Temperature
1991–2020 Climate Normals · Porterville, CA
Porterville has a warm climate, with winters averaging 49°F in Dec and summers peaking around 83°F in Jul.
Station: PORTERVILLE · Source: NOAA NCEI
On Campus Safety Score
2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students
San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville in CA earns a composite safety score of 90/100, rated Pretty Safe among U.S. colleges.
On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.
Cost Breakdown
2024-25 academic year. Tuition: College Scorecard. Fees and room & board: IPEDS/NCES.
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What students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Fields of Study
3 programs offered
Most Popular Programs
Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville located?
San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville is located in Porterville, CA. The main campus address is 314 North Main Street, Porterville, CA. It is a private institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville the right fit for me?
Whether San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, avg net price ($23,891/year after aid), campus culture in Porterville, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville against similar schools side-by-side.
Tuition: College Scorecard (2024-25). Fees, room & board, and other data: IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville directly for the most current information.
Quick Facts
- Type
- For-Profit
- Location
- Porterville, CA
- Size
- Under 1,000
- Degrees Offered
- Certificates
- School Year Weather
- Warm · 61°F avg
- On Campus Safety Score
- 90/100
- Nearest Airport
- Visalia, CA (VIS) · 27 mialso BFL (44 mi), NLC (55 mi)
Location
Porterville, CA