Community College
Irvine Valley College
- 2 Year
- Irvine, CA
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 757 reviews
Report Card
- Professorsgrade C
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Safetygrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Locationgrade A
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$54
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
No data available
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Students also applied to ...
- grade B
- grade B minus
- grade B
- grade C
- grade B minus
- grade B minus
- grade B
- grade C+
Cost
Net Price
$4,352 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,202 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
46%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
30:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 76%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 82 responses
- 49%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 93 responses
- 64%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 92 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities2,562 Graduates
- Business306 Graduates
- Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping199 Graduates
- Natural Sciences129 Graduates
- Psychology106 Graduates
- Child Care Provider98 Graduates
- Mathematics67 Graduates
- Chemistry60 Graduates
- Police and Criminal Science57 Graduates
- Real Estate48 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,630 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
8,182
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
4%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
54%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
78%
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Regarding online experience, it is acceptable for what it is. To elaborate on this, online learning has somewhat been a learning curve for many students, so this isn't uniquely a problem for IVC (Irvine Valley College). The learning curve would include very minimal lecture time for certain courses, difficulty in understandings, as traditional Labs in Chemistry aren't performed for the time being, and the classroom environment is completely gone, which was a key element in a student's eagerness to learn. The solution to many of the problems that I've found and discussed with many of my peers, are self study, reliance on the internet, and willpower, as online learning isn't as effective compared to classroom learning. Granted, self study and willpower has always been the case with University level courses and even High School level courses, however there are too many restrictions or new limitations that severely hampers a student's academic experiences.
My experiences at Irvine Valley College has been wonderful. All the professors and faculty members are genuinely keen on helping out all students in need, regardless of any notable background or current view of a student. A noteworthy example would've been the enthusiasm or empathetic response to a students' concern. Alongside my welcoming and eager peers, it results in a very positive, safe, and highly competitive classroom environment.
If I had to pick my most most memorable moments while attending at this campus site, it would have to be the Math tutoring center and the visits to my professor's office. It was those places that I've spent most of my pre-COVID-19 days, inquiring about subjects or topics I didn't grasp as quickly during class lectures or at home studying.
The only concerns I have would be safety during night, as there have been a few bicycle hijacks. However, as long as you make sure your bike is locked at the designated bike spots, it should be fine.
If I had to pick my most most memorable moments while attending at this campus site, it would have to be the Math tutoring center and the visits to my professor's office. It was those places that I've spent most of my pre-COVID-19 days, inquiring about subjects or topics I didn't grasp as quickly during class lectures or at home studying.
The only concerns I have would be safety during night, as there have been a few bicycle hijacks. However, as long as you make sure your bike is locked at the designated bike spots, it should be fine.
IVC represents an amazing first experience with higher education. The facilities are optimal. The teachers are always here to help during their office hours or during class. However, despite the cafeteria providing burgers, pizza, mexican and asian food, healthier food could be provided with fish, rice and more salads. The IVC community is friendly overall. The community college has the best transfer rate in Orange county and one of the best in California. There are very good major programs such as art and business. The staff is professional.