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Victor Valley College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 28 to 1
Students retention rate 43%
On-time graduation rate 23%

Located in Victorville, California, VVC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Victor Valley College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Victor Valley College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at VVC is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at VVC is 43% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at VVC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,446

Cost of attendance at Victor Valley College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,233

Cost of attendance at Victor Valley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Victor Valley College received on average $5,893 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,893
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 312 55% $4,966 $1,549,437
Other Federal Grant 352 62% $5,009 $1,763,062
State Grant/Scholarships 492 86% $2,367 $1,164,560
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 0% $500 $1,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 497 87% $5,893 $2,928,622

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Victor Valley College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Victor Valley College students is 23.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.2%.

23.2%

  • asian 30.0% 6 students
  • African American 20.6% 15 students
  • white 30.4% 51 students
  • hispanic 21.7% 128 students
  • International Students 100.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 13.2% 5 students

Service Offerings

Victor Valley College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Victor Valley College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training