Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $20,549 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 62.09% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 72.53% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria pays approximately $20,549 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria net price
$20,549
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at $20,549. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
$20,549
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,317
Undergraduates
163
10-Year Median Earnings - San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria?
Undergraduates
163
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
62.09%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
72.53%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 62.09% of San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 72.53% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is listed at 303 Plaza Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454-6921. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | Not available | Not available | $20,549 | $38,317 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Similar Schools in Santa Maria
This local cluster focuses on nearby Santa Maria schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Santa Maria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's average net price?
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's average net price in the local dataset is $20,549.
What does San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $19,811 for San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,317 for San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria.
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria accredited?
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria?
The local dataset lists 163 undergraduate students at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria.
What percentage of San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in the local dataset is 62.09%.
What is the federal loan rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria?
The federal loan rate for San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in the local dataset is 72.53%.
Where should I verify San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria or the latest official federal education data.