Imperial Valley College is a public community college located in Imperial, CA. It offers 129 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Imperial Valley College is $1,126 for California residents and $7,990 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of California public community colleges' average ($9,921).

The school has 7,747 students, which is higher than California community collleges' average (5,302). In addition, 2,089 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 31 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Imperial Valley College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - IVC
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,126$7,990
Books & Supplies$938
On-Campus Living Costs$13,663
Off-Campus Living Costs$25,623
Average Financial Aid$6,306
Cost of Attendance$15,727$22,591
After Financial Aid$9,421$16,285
IVC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Imperial Valley College$1,126$7,990
Public Community Colleges in California$1,610$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Imperial Valley College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs5772NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Crop ProductionNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Area Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
French Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
American Sign Language (ASL)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant9 completers
32 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies565 completers
264 completers
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 139 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Library and Archives AssistingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical Sciences 327 completers
NOT OFFERED
Behavioral SciencesNOT OFFERED 153 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 156 completers
NOT OFFERED
Psychology (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 171 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science19 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician2 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 107 completers
NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician2 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology2 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant30 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling10 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 52 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 7,747 students at Imperial Valley College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,007 male students and 4,218 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total7,2253,3073,918
Male Students3,0071,2901,717
Female Students4,2182,0172,201

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 7,747 total students, 5,720 students enrolled through distance learning (2,089 students enrolled exclusively and 3,631 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment7,747
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,089
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,631
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,027

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Imperial Valley College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address380 E. Aten Road, Imperial, CA
Phone760-352-8320
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,126
Out-of-State$7,990
Student Population »7,747 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »37%
Transfer-out Rate3%
Retention Rate76% (Full-time)
55% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,306
Students to Faculty31:1 (3.23%)