Napa Valley College

www.napavalley.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$18,153

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,213

30.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.8%

176 Graduates

About

Napa Valley College is a higher education institution located in Napa County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Napa Valley College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (283 degrees awarded), Psychiatric Services Technician (28 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (13 degrees).

In 2023, 932 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Napa Valley College. 65.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (473 degrees), 2.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (201 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Napa Valley College is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Napa Valley College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 33 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Napa Valley College is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,153.

In 2023, 75% of undergraduate students attending Napa Valley College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Napa Valley College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Napa Valley College is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$18,153

2023 Value

3.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Napa Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,153. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Napa Valley College grew by 3.45%.

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

$17,784

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Napa Valley College was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% 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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75% of undergraduate students at Napa Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 8.7% with respect to 2022, when 69% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Napa Valley College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 33 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Napa Valley College had a total enrollment of 4,213 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Napa Valley College is 1,279 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,934. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at Napa Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Napa Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% White, 12.9% Asian, 5.63% Two or More Races, 4.01% Black or African American, 0.498% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Napa Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.2%) and White Female (8.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Napa Valley College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,213 students. The full-time enrollment at Napa Valley College is 1,279 and the part-time enrollment is 2,934. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at Napa Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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%

2023 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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,048 enrolled students
White
986 enrolled students
Asian
543 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Napa Valley College is 48.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% White, 12.9% Asian, 5.63% Two or More Races, 4.01% Black or African American, 0.498% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.261% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 194 students (4.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 292 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 (473 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (201 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Napa Valley College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (283 degrees awarded), followed by Psychiatric Services Technician (28 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (13 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (308 degrees awarded), Biology (76 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (49 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 (436,780 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (211,031 people), Other managers (204,206 people), Postsecondary teachers (177,348 people), and Secondary school teachers (138,842 people).

The most specialized majors at Napa Valley College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (308 degrees awarded), Biology (76 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (49 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Math & Statistics (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Napa Valley College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (308 degrees awarded), Biology (76 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (49 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Math & Statistics (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (589,446 people), Elementary & secondary schools (514,632 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (413,679 people), uninformed (386,973 people), and Offices of physicians (220,593 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 (2023)

General Biological Sciences
76 degrees awarded
General Psychology
62 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
52 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Napa Valley College was General Biological Sciences with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Napa Valley College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

320

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

612

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 320 degrees were awarded to men at Napa Valley College, which is 0.523 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (612).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Napa Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.502 times less than the 205 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Napa Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.99 times more than the 103 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% 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 40% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (54.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Napa Valley College is Female and Asian (54.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
473 degrees awarded
White
201 degrees awarded
Asian
150 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Napa Valley College is hispanic or latino (473 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (201 degrees).

2.04% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
334 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
139 degrees awarded
White Female
127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Napa Valley College is hispanic or latino female (334 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (139 degrees).

Operations

Napa Valley College employs 95 Instructors. Most academics at Napa Valley College are Female Instructor (64), and Male Instructor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Napa Valley College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.77M - Federal
$10.3M - State
$1.17M - Local

As of 2023, Napa Valley College received $3.77M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.3M from state grants and contracts, and $1.17M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$30.3M

2023 Salaries

7.71%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Napa Valley College paid a median of $30.3M in salaries, a 7.71% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.357% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.14% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$11.1M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Napa Valley College paid a total of $11.1M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

95 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Napa Valley College was Instructor with 95 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Napa Valley College were Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees, Management with 28 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Napa Valley College was Female Instructor with 64 employees, and Male Instructor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Napa Valley College.

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