D
Below Average
Score: 42/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
63/100 · earnings-weighted

San Joaquin Valley College-Delano

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Delano, California 93215
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 64%
Outcomes
C+
62/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
F
23/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

83
Total Enrollment
64%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
42.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at San Joaquin Valley College-Delano, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,317
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,007
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,674
Median debt at graduation
79.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
84.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 57th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at San Joaquin Valley College-Delano

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$27,731$36,595+12%#28 of 104#44$9,379
Health and Medical Administrative Services$26,452$34,930-1%#280 of 496#419$9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$26,897$33,797-1%#362 of 637#542$9,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The San Joaquin Valley College-Delano Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $336,210
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,425/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93218 (3.8% cap, Earlimart)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

91%
Receive Any Aid
88%
Receive Pell Grants
91%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

83
Total Students
92%
Women
71%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Hispanic 90%
Asian 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 71%
25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Delano?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend San Joaquin Valley College-Delano?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Delano?
The graduation rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Delano is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Delano a good school?
San Joaquin Valley College-Delano has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend San Joaquin Valley College-Delano?
San Joaquin Valley College-Delano has a total enrollment of 83 students. Most students (71%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology