Irvine Valley College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	27 to 1
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Irvine, California, Irvine Valley is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Irvine Valley College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Irvine Valley College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Irvine Valley boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 61%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,148

Cost of attendance at Irvine Valley College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,828

Cost of attendance at Irvine Valley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Irvine Valley College received on average $5,872 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,872

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	343	29%	$5,444	$1,867,248
Other Federal Grant	484	40%	$5,185	$2,509,653
State Grant/Scholarships	718	60%	$2,527	$1,814,148
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	10	1%	$995	$9,950
Total Grant & Scholarships	738	62%	$5,872	$4,333,751

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Irvine Valley College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Irvine Valley College students is 53.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.8%.

53.7%

asian 65.9% 282 students
African American 31.6% 6 students
white 53.6% 229 students
unknown 50.0% 7 students
hispanic 41.2% 164 students
International Students 54.6% 153 students
Mixed Race 54.4% 50 students

Service Offerings

Irvine Valley College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Irvine Valley College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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