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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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,126

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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