West Valley College is celebrating its 60th year of providing academic excellence to students.
West Valley's first classes, at the old Campbell High School campus, began September 14, 1964. The 60th anniversary celebration begins this spring of 2024 with a kickoff event for students, staff and the community.
The culminating event will take place in September 2024. More details to follow. Don’t miss any of the exciting events we have planned. Click the “Join Our 60th Mailing List” menu bar on the left of the webpage, and fill out the information.
About West Valley
West Valley College is a public California Community College in Saratoga, California. The College provides students a personalized and transformative academic experience in a dynamic, inclusive, learning environment in the heart of Silicon Valley with associate degree for transfer opportunities, a variety of other degrees, certificates & noncredit courses.
In addition to exceptional preparation for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, we offer dynamic career programs for today’s job market, AA/AS degree programs, and professional certificates.
Here are some key facts:
- West Valley College is a Top Transfer Institution
- Top 2 in all of Silicon Valley
- #4 out of all 28 Bay Area Community Colleges
- #8 in the State
- Campus: 143 acres
- Student population: 9,198 (Spring 2024)
- CSU acceptance rate: 89%
- UC acceptance rate: 80%
- Faculty ratio: 21: 1