Imperial Valley College (115861)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$2,730

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

8,111

45% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.3%

340 Graduates

About

Imperial Valley College (115861) is a higher education institution located in Imperial County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Imperial Valley College (115861) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (565 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (30 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (19 degrees).

In 2023, 2,754 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Imperial Valley College (115861). 64.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,541 degrees), 19.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (132 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Imperial Valley College (115861) is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Imperial Valley College (115861) is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,730.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Imperial Valley College (115861) received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Imperial Valley College (115861) was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Imperial Valley College (115861) is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Imperial Valley College (115861) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,730

2023 Value

37.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Imperial Valley College (115861) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,730. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Imperial Valley College (115861) grew by 37.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Imperial Valley College (115861) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,414

Room and Board

$1,223

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Imperial Valley College (115861) was of $14,414 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 16.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,223. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.71% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Imperial Valley College (115861) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83% of undergraduate students at Imperial Valley College (115861) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.6% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Imperial Valley College (115861) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Imperial Valley College (115861) had a total enrollment of 8,111 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Imperial Valley College (115861) is 3,649 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,462. This means that 45% of students enrolled at Imperial Valley College (115861) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Imperial Valley College (115861), both undergraduate and graduate, is 91.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.78% White, 0.863% Black or African American, 0.604% Two or More Races, 0.579% Asian, 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.037% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Imperial Valley College (115861) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (53.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (39.9%) and White Female (1.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Imperial Valley College (115861) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,111 students. The full-time enrollment at Imperial Valley College (115861) is 3,649 and the part-time enrollment is 4,462. This means that 45% of students enrolled at Imperial Valley College (115861) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Imperial Valley College (115861) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Imperial Valley College (115861) was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Imperial Valley College (115861) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Imperial Valley College (115861) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
7,386 enrolled students
White
307 enrolled students
Black or African American
70 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Imperial Valley College (115861) is 91.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.78% White, 0.863% Black or African American, 0.604% Two or More Races, 0.579% Asian, 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.037% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 238 students (2.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 808 more women than men received degrees from Imperial Valley College (115861). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Imperial Valley College (115861) is hispanic or latino (2,541 degrees awarded). There were 19.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (132 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Imperial Valley College (115861) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (565 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (30 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Police Science (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Imperial Valley College (115861), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (480 degrees awarded), Protective Services (265 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (969 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Imperial Valley College (115861) are Elementary & middle school teachers (152,590 people), Police officers (141,739 people), Other managers (127,319 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (56,609 people), and Registered nurses (52,716 people).

The most specialized majors at Imperial Valley College (115861) in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (480 degrees awarded), Protective Services (265 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (969 degrees), Human Sciences (75 degrees), and Construction (51 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Imperial Valley College (115861) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Imperial Valley College (115861) are Interdisciplinary Studies (480 degrees awarded), Protective Services (265 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (969 degrees), Human Sciences (75 degrees), and Construction (51 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Imperial Valley College (115861) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Imperial Valley College (115861).

Most Common (2023)

Biological & Physical Sciences
327 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
264 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
171 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Imperial Valley College (115861) was Biological & Physical Sciences with 327 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Imperial Valley College (115861) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

973

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,781

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 973 degrees were awarded to men at Imperial Valley College (115861), which is 0.546 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,781).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Imperial Valley College (115861) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 259 degrees were awarded to men at Imperial Valley College (115861) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.454 times less than the 571 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 571 degrees were awarded to men at Imperial Valley College (115861) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.2 times more than the 259 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Imperial Valley College (115861) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Imperial Valley College (115861) is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,541 degrees awarded
White
132 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Imperial Valley College (115861) is hispanic or latino (2,541 degrees awarded). There were 19.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (132 degrees).

1.27% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,658 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
883 degrees awarded
White Female
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Imperial Valley College (115861) is hispanic or latino female (1,658 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (883 degrees).

Operations

Imperial Valley College (115861) has an endowment valued at nearly $2.59M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.42M (54.6%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Imperial Valley College (115861) had a total salary expenditure of 137M. Imperial Valley College (115861) employs 141 Instructors. Most academics at Imperial Valley College (115861) are Male Instructor (76), and Female Instructor (65).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Imperial Valley College (115861) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 66 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees.

Endowment

$2.59M

2023 Endowment

6.29%

growth from 2022

Imperial Valley College (115861) has an endowment valued at about $2.59M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Imperial Valley College (115861) grew 6.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.21M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Imperial Valley College (115861) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$13.1M - Federal
$25.8M - State
$3.55M - Local

As of 2023, Imperial Valley College (115861) received $13.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $25.8M from state grants and contracts, and $3.55M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$38.4M

2023 Salaries

5.65%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Imperial Valley College (115861) paid a median of $38.4M in salaries, which represents 27.9% of their overall expenditure ($137M) and a 5.65% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.16% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.6M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2023, Imperial Valley College (115861) paid a total of $17.6M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

141 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

66 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Imperial Valley College (115861) was Instructor with 141 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Imperial Valley College (115861) were Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Imperial Valley College (115861) was Male Instructor with 76 employees, and Female Instructor with 65 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Imperial Valley College (115861).

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