Irvine Valley College
About Irvine Valley College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Irvine Valley College teaches in the planned city of Irvine, in the middle of Orange County. The sciences and business are its largest programs, and it is one of the strongest transfer colleges in the region.
Founded
1985
Location
Irvine, California
Students
10,286
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
57.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,156
Out-of-state: $11,860
Avg Net Price
$2,090
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$49,156
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
Average
57.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
79.1%
Transfer Out
10%
Teaching Quality
30:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
25.6%
$/Student
$6.8K
Class Size
Large
While 57.1% finish in 4 years, 79.1% 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
$1,156
In-State
$11,860
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,001
After Financial Aid
$2,090
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$734
Receive Grants
20.1%
Take Loans
1%
Tuition is $1,156/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $2,090.
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 Irvine Valley College fund their education.
While in School
20.1%
Get Grants
Free money
1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$18,620
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$69/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Irvine Valley College.
Gender
48.1%
Female
52%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
10,286
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
42.6%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
21.4%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (48% women, 52% men). 42.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 5.8% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
10,286
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
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
Irvine Valley College fields 7 varsity teams with 218 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
218
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
57% / 43%
124
Men
94
Women
5
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Irvine Valley Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$49,156
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
1536 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
314 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$62K
305 grads
4yr Earnings
Mathematics
—
157 grads
Psychology, General
—
125 grads
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
—
101 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $49K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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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.