Napa Valley College

www.napavalley.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2021 Average Net Price

$18,440

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.45%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,481

33.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.1%

164 Graduates

About

Napa Valley College is a higher education institution located in Napa County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Napa Valley College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (379 degrees awarded), Psychiatric Services Technician (40 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 degrees).

In 2021, 1,226 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Napa Valley College. 66.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (569 degrees), 1.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (299 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Napa Valley College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Napa Valley College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,440.

In 2021, 68% 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

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Napa Valley College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Napa Valley College is $−6,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$18,440

2021 Value

5.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Napa Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,440. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Napa Valley College grew by 5.64%.

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

$16,578

Room and Board

$1,970

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Napa Valley College was of $16,578 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,970. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.0507% 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

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Napa Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 23.6% with respect to 2020, when 55% 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.

3.45%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Napa Valley College was 3.45%, which represents 2 out of the 58 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 4,481 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Napa Valley College is 1,520 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,961. This means that 33.9% of students enrolled at Napa Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Napa Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.1% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% White, 13.3% Asian, 5.51% Two or More Races, 4.93% Black or African American, 0.558% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Napa Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.9%) and White Female (9.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Napa Valley College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,481 students. The full-time enrollment at Napa Valley College is 1,520 and the part-time enrollment is 2,961. This means that 33.9% of students enrolled at Napa Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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%

2021 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 (60%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,110 enrolled students
White
1,142 enrolled students
Asian
595 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Napa Valley College is 47.1% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% White, 13.3% Asian, 5.51% Two or More Races, 4.93% Black or African American, 0.558% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.29% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 119 students (2.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 406 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 (569 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (299 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Napa Valley College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (379 degrees awarded), followed by Psychiatric Services Technician (40 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Interdisciplinary Studies (129 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (412 degrees), and Physical Sciences (24 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 (476,051 people), Other managers (238,836 people), Postsecondary teachers (203,964 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (197,199 people), and Other Physical Scientists (156,706 people).

The most specialized majors at Napa Valley College in 2021 are Interdisciplinary Studies (129 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (412 degrees), Physical Sciences (24 degrees), Biology (82 degrees), and Protective Services (63 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Napa Valley College are Interdisciplinary Studies (129 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (412 degrees), Physical Sciences (24 degrees), Biology (82 degrees), and Protective Services (63 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (615,375 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (456,370 people), Elementary & secondary schools (431,701 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (362,211 people), and Offices of physicians (235,484 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 (2021)

Biological & Physical Sciences
129 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
82 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
56 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Napa Valley College was Biological & Physical Sciences with 129 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

410

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

816

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 410 degrees were awarded to men at Napa Valley College, which is 0.502 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (816).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Napa Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.464 times less than the 280 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 280 degrees were awarded to men at Napa Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.15 times more than the 130 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% 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 42% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Napa Valley College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
569 degrees awarded
White
299 degrees awarded
Asian
197 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Napa Valley College is hispanic or latino (569 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (299 degrees).

1.63% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
373 degrees awarded
White Female
203 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
196 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Napa Valley College is hispanic or latino female (373 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (203 degrees).

Operations

Napa Valley College employs 113 Instructors. Most academics at Napa Valley College are Female Instructor (75), and Male Instructor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Napa Valley College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 72 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.78M - Federal
$7.92M - State
$83k - Local

As of 2021, Napa Valley College received $3.78M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.92M from state grants and contracts, and $83k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$32.7M

2021 Salaries

2.14%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Napa Valley College paid a median of $32.7M in salaries, a 2.14% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.1M

Instructional Salaries

113

Number of Employees

In 2021, Napa Valley College paid a total of $11.1M to 113 employees working as instructors, which represents 34% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

113 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Napa Valley College was Instructor with 113 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Napa Valley College were Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Napa Valley College was Female Instructor with 75 employees, and Male Instructor with 38 employees.

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