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Irvine Valley College

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 2 Year
  • Irvine, CA
  • 650 reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Professors
    C+
  2. Value
    C+
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Safety
    A
  5. Student Life
    A-
  6. Location
    A
Irvine Valley is a public college located in Irvine, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,088 undergraduate students. The Irvine Valley acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping. Graduating 48% of students, Irvine Valley alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $24,900.
About Irvine Valley College...
Athletic Division
CCCAA
Athletic Conference
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Address
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
Branch of
South Orange County Community Colleges
Website
ivc.edu
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$54
SAT/ACT
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High School GPA
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Cost

Net Price
$7,515/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $5,117/ year
  • $30-48k
    $5,766/ year
  • $49-75k
    $7,972/ year
  • $76-110k
    $8,633/ year
  • $110k+
    $12,029/ year
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Academics

Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
27:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.82 responses
48%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.82 responses
63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.81 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,862 Graduates
  • Business
    228 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    168 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    99 Graduates
  • Psychology
    84 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    58 Graduates
  • Communications
    41 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    39 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    38 Graduates
  • Mathematics
    33 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,088Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
4%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
48%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
78%
National
83%

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Irvine Valley College Reviews

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The negative reputation a two-year institution receives doesn’t compare to the actual education and experience available. Entering Irvine Valley College, I was unsure of the expectations professors might have as well as the friendliness of your peers. However, I was instantly able to fit in with the Laser community, and felt as if Irvine Valley was my second home. Being part of the Honors Program entitled myself priority registration for courses required before transfer. Compared to friends currently attending a four-year university, I never struggled to find a class or professor I wanted. Likewise, the opportunities to achieve more are definitely within reach given how faculty does its best to constantly support students whenever they require guidance. The experience I have received at IVC is truly unforgettable and has provided me the proper assistance as I embark on my future at a four-year university.
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I have attended only one full school year at Irvine Valley College thus far. The Professors I've had throughout educational journey at IVC have been great so far. They constantly help you reach your goals whether it may be receiving an AA, Transferring, etc. The cafeteria though could use some renovating; there are many stains lingering around the area and the tables and chairs appear to be really worn out. The student body can be a little hard to come by, because many of them aren't really outgoing and talkative. Which means the vibe can seem a little quiet and unwelcoming, but when you put yourself out there and take the first step the atmosphere can be very warm and talkative. Either than that, the professors are great, the campus is constantly progressing to be modern, and the educational goals that come with you are made possible, by the resources given to you.
The school is good in terms of opportunity and in resource. The school offers may different resources that can range from books to financials. With that being said, not all departments have the same resources that can benefit a student. Nonetheless, the overall resources that are there benefits all students. In terms of student life, it feels like it is little below average. The reason being is because the school tries to do too much before the little things. But overall, the school in general is good.