Imperial Valley College
About Imperial Valley College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Imperial Valley College teaches in the desert farmland between the Salton Sea and the Mexican border, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution where almost every student is Latino. It keeps dormitories, which few California community colleges do.
Founded
1962
Location
Imperial, California
Students
7,652
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
44.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,148
Out-of-state: $8,852
Avg Net Price
$1,115
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$34,487
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
44.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
75.7%
Transfer Out
5%
Teaching Quality
33:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
56.7%
$/Student
$7.1K
Class Size
Large
While 44.6% finish in 4 years, 75.7% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,148
In-State
$8,852
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$9,153
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,998
After Financial Aid
$1,115
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,112
Receive Grants
50.7%
Take Loans
0%
The total cost of attendance runs about $11,998/yr, including $9,153 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $1,115.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Imperial Valley College fund their education.
While in School
50.7%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,104
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Imperial Valley College.
Gender
53.9%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,652
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
60.9%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
27.3%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 60.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
7,652
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Imperial Valley College fields 7 varsity teams with 140 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
140
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
48% / 52%
67
Men
73
Women
4
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Imperial Valley Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$34,487
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$36K
403 grads
4yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$23K
327 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$27K
189 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$33K
156 grads
4yr Earnings
Behavioral Sciences
—
153 grads
Social Sciences, General
—
107 grads
Median earnings are $34K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.