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West Valley College is a public community college located in Saratoga, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, and part of the West Valley-Mission Community College District. Founded in 1964, the college enrolls approximately 10,500 students and offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs in liberal arts, business, technology, health sciences, and performing arts. Known for its strong transfer program, West Valley consistently ranks among the top California community colleges for four-year university transfer rates, with many students transferring to UC and CSU campuses. The college serves a diverse international student body from 25 countries and provides a rich campus life set amid the natural beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8808
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,702
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
