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Napa Valley College

Napa, CA · City · 3,813 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Napa Valley College is a premier public community college situated in California’s famous wine country, widely recognized for its seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities and robust career-technical education. The institution is best known for its signature Viticulture and Winery Technology program, which features an on-campus commercial teaching winery and estate vineyard, alongside exceptional offerings in nursing, health sciences, and hospitality. Its picturesque campus fosters a welcoming, student-centered environment enriched by deep ties to local industries, offering students unique opportunities for hands-on training and regional career placement.


Wikipedia:Napa Valley College, formerly Napa Junior College and Napa Community College, is a public community college in Napa, California. The tree-lined main campus is on 160 acres (65 ha) overlooking the Napa River and includes a performing arts center, a child development center, a business development center, a Visual Arts Center including a Gallery and Ceramics Studio, and the Napa Valley Vintners Teaching Winery. An Upper Valley Campus in St. Helena includes the Napa Valley Cooking School, training aspiring chefs. In 2014–2015, the total enrollment was about 8,559.

Location
Napa, CA, 94558-6236 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
OAK · Oakland
38 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,572
Out-of-state COA
$33,324
Avg net price
$14,644
Room & board
$22,599
In-state tuition
$1,156
Out-of-state tuition
$11,908
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,795
$30–48k
$13,380
$48–75k
$16,099
$75–110k
$18,041
$110k+
$20,165
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
37%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
30%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,426
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,517
Median debt
$10,147
Monthly loan payment
$108
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,597$12,569
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,500
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
21
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
17%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$22,230
Independent students
41%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
57%
Race & ethnicity
White
23%
Hispanic
49%
Black
5%
Asian
13%
Two or more
5%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
38%
Avg faculty salary
$11,688/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,072
Federal loan rate
1%

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