Imperial Valley College: Review & Facts

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Imperial Valley College is a large two-year, public school with 7,750 students enrolled. This school was established in 1922 and is the only school located in Imperial, California.

Academic Offerings

At Imperial Valley College you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
77
Imperial Valley College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 77 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Imperial Valley College is fair at 76% (close to California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Imperial Valley College is low - 37%. Nearly 9% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Imperial Valley College is a bit disappointing - 31:1. Learn more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low - around $6,700 a year. The additional fees at Imperial Valley College beyond tuition are nearly $100, which makes it a total of $6,800 per year.

Read the details about IVC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at IVC is $20.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at IVC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (760) 352-8320 or check Imperial Valley College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
IVC offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Imperial Valley College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Imperial Valley College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 100 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, roughly $8,000 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, IVC seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Imperial Valley College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Imperial Valley College
380 E. Aten Road
Imperial, California
92251-0158, USA
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