Imperial Valley College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	32 to 1
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in Imperial, California, Imperial Valley College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Imperial Valley College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Imperial Valley College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Imperial Valley College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

Imperial Valley College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 61%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,126

Cost of attendance at Imperial Valley College in 2022 for students from California.

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California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,646

Cost of attendance at Imperial Valley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Imperial Valley College received on average $7,842 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,842

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	539	73%	$5,674	$3,058,045
Other Federal Grant	676	92%	$5,036	$3,404,320
State Grant/Scholarships	634	86%	$3,141	$1,991,189
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	688	94%	$7,842	$5,395,509

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Imperial Valley College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Imperial Valley College students is 36.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.7%.

36.3%

asian 28.6% 2 students
African American 25.0% 2 students
white 24.2% 8 students
unknown 60.0% 6 students
hispanic 36.5% 402 students

Service Offerings

Imperial Valley College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Imperial Valley College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization

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