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Irvine Valley College

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Irvine Valley College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of California. IVC offers Guided Pathway academic programs, which students can utilize to explore and achieve their goals. Students enrolled at IVC also have access to a wide variety of academic resource centers, including the Student Success Center, the Center for Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders, and the Language Acquisition Center. Incoming students can take advantage of the college’s Freshman Advantage program, which allows new college students to apply early and register for classes ahead of schedule.

Average Net Price:
$1,819
Campus Setting:
Major city

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$1,819
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$1,156
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$10,996
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$938
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$1,804
$30k - $48k
$2,056
$48k - $75k
$6,465
$75k - $110k
$9,032
$110k+
$9,666
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,047
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,191
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,015

 

Students receiving state aid
61%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2483
Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,191

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,208
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
Students receiving federal loans
1%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,208

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$54
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
86%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
244
$30k - $48k
96
$48k - $75k
77
$75k - $110k
21
$110k+
4

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
10,464
Total Number of Undergrads
10,464
Student:Faculty Ratio
28:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
90

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
51%
49%
Residency
In-State Students
86%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
31%
Hispanic
25%
White
29%
Multiracial
6%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
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No
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,800
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,500
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
Starting my freshman year at IVC was nerve wreck never the less enjoyed my experience the school provided learned more in a few weeks and a pace that was comfortable but at the same time enlightened.
Alejandro from Norcross, GA
The professor are great ,very helpful when you need it.The counslor are also very available.The cafeteria food is pretty good.I am learning a lot here great transitional school.I am very happy here.
Ciara from Lake Elsinore, CA
Even when the classes seem hard, I learn a lot and sometimes those are the more fulfilling classes than the ones that are usually easier.
Alicia from Lake Forest, CA