Napa Valley College

https://www.napavalley.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2024 Average Net Price

$19,587

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

4,844

35% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

42.8%

182 Graduates

About

Napa Valley College is a higher education institution located in Napa County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Napa Valley College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (290 degrees awarded), Psychiatric Services Technician (14 degrees), and Machine Tool Technology (1 degrees).

In 2024, 881 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Napa Valley College. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (443 degrees), 2.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (184 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Napa Valley College is $1,104, which is $−7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Napa Valley College is $1,104, which is $7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,587.

In 2024, 49% of undergraduate students attending Napa Valley College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Napa Valley College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Napa Valley College is $−7,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Napa Valley College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,587

2024 Value

7.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Napa Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,587. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Napa Valley College grew by 7.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Napa Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,431

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Napa Valley College was of $19,431 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.26% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Napa Valley College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Napa Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 34.7% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Napa Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Napa Valley College had a total enrollment of 4,844 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Napa Valley College is 1,694 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,150. This means that 35% of students enrolled at Napa Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Napa Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% White, 11.7% Asian, 5.31% Two or More Races, 4.67% Black or African American, 0.495% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Napa Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.9%) and White Female (9.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Napa Valley College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,844 students. The full-time enrollment at Napa Valley College is 1,694 and the part-time enrollment is 3,150. This means that 35% of students enrolled at Napa Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Napa Valley College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Napa Valley College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Napa Valley College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Napa Valley College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
2,334 enrolled students
White
1,171 enrolled students
Asian
569 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Napa Valley College is 48.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% White, 11.7% Asian, 5.31% Two or More Races, 4.67% Black or African American, 0.495% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 236 students (4.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 191 more women than men received degrees from Napa Valley College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Napa Valley College is hispanic or latino (443 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (184 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Napa Valley College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (290 degrees awarded), followed by Psychiatric Services Technician (14 degrees) and Machine Tool Technology (1 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Napa Valley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (324 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (23 degrees), and Agriculture (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Napa Valley College are Physicians (474,347 people), Other managers (247,827 people), Postsecondary teachers (242,524 people), Other Physical Scientists (196,026 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (167,788 people).

The most specialized majors at Napa Valley College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (324 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (23 degrees), Agriculture (22 degrees), Biology (73 degrees), and Physical Sciences (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Napa Valley College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Napa Valley College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (324 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (23 degrees), Agriculture (22 degrees), Biology (73 degrees), and Physical Sciences (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Napa Valley College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (598,176 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (522,373 people), Elementary & secondary schools (433,311 people), Scientific research & development services (243,955 people), and Offices of physicians (223,214 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Napa Valley College.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
290 degrees awarded
Psychiatric Services Technician
14 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Napa Valley College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 290 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Napa Valley College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

345

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

536

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 345 degrees were awarded to men at Napa Valley College, which is 0.644 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (536).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Napa Valley College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 126 degrees were awarded to men at Napa Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.636 times less than the 198 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 198 degrees were awarded to men at Napa Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.57 times more than the 126 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 12% of students graduating from Napa Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
443 degrees awarded
White
184 degrees awarded
Asian
129 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Napa Valley College is hispanic or latino (443 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (184 degrees).

1.36% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
383 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
373 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
337 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Napa Valley College is hispanic or latino female (383 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (373 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Napa Valley College had a total salary expenditure of 73.8M. Napa Valley College employs 94 Instructors. Most academics at Napa Valley College are Female Instructor (62), and Male Instructor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Napa Valley College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.58M - Federal
$11.4M - State
$553k - Local

As of 2024, Napa Valley College received $2.58M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11.4M from state grants and contracts, and $553k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$31.9M

2024 Salaries

5.08%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Napa Valley College paid a median of $31.9M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($73.8M) and a 5.08% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.71% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.357% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Napa Valley College paid a total of $11M to 94 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Napa Valley College were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

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