The Visalia educational system is anchored by the Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) and the College of the Sequoias (COS). California State University – Fresno has a satellite program, located on the COS campus, which enables students to acquire a four-year degree in Visalia. Visalia also has several elementary-upper level grade private schools as well as a variety of private post-secondary, business, and vocational colleges.

Visalia Unified School District
Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) is comprised of 22 elementary schools, four middle schools, four high schools, a school for the physically challenged, and an Adult school.

College of the Sequoias
College of the Sequoias (COS) main campus is located in central Visalia and serves more than 10,000 students from Visalia and its surrounding communities. The college offers various educational options to students with diversified needs, from those posted to enter the job market to students interested in continuing their education. Students at COS earn an Associates of Arts degree and may also enroll in courses offered by California State University – Fresno on campus.

Chapman University
Chapman University focuses on the needs of adult students, offering high quality programs at convenient times and locations. Chapman University currently offers courses on a campus in central Visalia with new classes starting every 10 weeks.

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno Pacific University (FPU) has expanded its programming in Visalia. The new Visalia Center campus will opens fall 2004 and allows FPU to provide more complete programs for graduate students and working adults seeking to complete their bachelor’s degree. Currently, the Visalia Center supports bachelor’s degree programs in liberal studies, organizational leadership, and business management. Education credentials and master’s degree programs are also offered.

San Joaquin Valley College
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is a private junior college, offering programs in three areas of study – Allied Health, Business, and Technical. All programs lead to an Associates of Science degree. SJVC was founded in Visalia.

University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix (UOP) is the largest private university in the nation. UOP offers fully accredited bachelors and masters degrees in business and nursing. Degree programs include business administration, nursing information systems, management and accounting, as well as masters programs in business administration, organizational management, and nursing.