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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,072 |
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
77% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Fremont, CA 94538
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,111 (56,089 urban / 22 rural) |
| Households | 19,251 (2.89 people per house) |
| Families | 13,860 (3.34 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,445 |
| Pop. — Asian | 17,256 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 681 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 997 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 32,078 |
| Pop. — Other | 6,553 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Western Career College-Fremont?
Ranks 2402nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,300 | $12,300 | $12,300 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,072 | $13,072 | $13,072 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $22,147 | $22,147 | $22,147 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $15,992 | $15,992 | $15,992 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,580  $12,300 |
$11,580  $12,300 |
$11,580  $12,300 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | N/A  $772 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,482  $6,501 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,394  $2,574 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,394  $2,920 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $100 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 28 (7 male / 21 female) |
| Admitted | 28 (7 male / 21 female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 28 (7 male / 21 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 28 (7 male / 21 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Western Career College-Fremont use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | |
= Required, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Western Career College-Fremont accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling |  |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Western Career College-Fremont Ranks 2254th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,937 | 66 |  36% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,386 | 77 |  42% |
| Any financial aid type | 90 |  49% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Western Career College-Fremont?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Western Career College-Fremont?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 6 | 34 | 40 |
Hispanic | 21 | 42 | 63 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 60 | 90 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 3 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 18 | 44 | 62 |
Race Unknown | 22 | 83 | 105 |
| Total | 97 | 266 | 363 |
Most Popular Programs
Western Career College-Fremont has over 1 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 36 | N/A | N/A |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Western Career College-Fremont.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 193 | 205 | |
| 14 | 57 | 71 | |
| 5 | 66 | 71 | |
| 3 | 57 | 60 | |
| 11 | 32 | 43 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 19 | ||
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||||
| Computer Graphics | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 18 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 10 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 71 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||||
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 10 | 19 | 5 | 21 | 5 | 60 | ||
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 8 | 16 | 8 | 26 | 13 | 71 | ||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 28 | 67 | 33 | 54 | 23 | 205 | ||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 5 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 43 | |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | ||||
| Total | 67 | 143 | 94 | 2 | 148 | 58 | 512 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Western Career College-Fremont Ranks 3175th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $38,749 ($38,749 male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 1 (1 male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 3 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $8,290 |
Western Career College-Fremont Academics
Silicon Valley College is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help. Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. At the same time, specific special study options were not reported.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Silicon Valley College.
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Arts – General
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Personal & Culinary Services – General
Western Career College-Fremont Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, even so did not report the exact number of transfer students.
SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Furthermore, the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application due date was not reported.
Western Career College-Fremont Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Western Career College-Fremont Students
Silicon Valley College offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. Besides, it is part of an Suburban setting and Small city (50,000 – 249,999).
This school features the Suburban setting and Small city (50,000 – 249,999).
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