Irvine Valley College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$5,189

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

11,994

37.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.5%

699 Graduates

About

Irvine Valley College is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Irvine Valley College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,312 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (314 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (304 degrees).

In 2023, 5,550 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Irvine Valley College. 49.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (1,948 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,698 degrees).

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

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Irvine Valley College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 80 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Irvine Valley College 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 $5,189.

In 2023, 45% of undergraduate students attending Irvine Valley College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Irvine Valley College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Irvine Valley College 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 Irvine Valley College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,189

2023 Value

6.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Irvine Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,189. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Irvine Valley College grew by 6.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Irvine Valley College (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

$20,452

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Irvine Valley College was of $20,452 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Irvine Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.65% with respect to 2022, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Irvine Valley College (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Irvine Valley College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 80 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Irvine Valley College had a total enrollment of 11,994 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Irvine Valley College is 4,486 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,508. This means that 37.4% of students enrolled at Irvine Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Irvine Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.5% Asian, 28.1% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.17% Two or More Races, 2.18% Black or African American, 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.133% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Irvine Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (17.6%), followed by White Male (15.1%) and Asian Female (14.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Irvine Valley College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,994 students. The full-time enrollment at Irvine Valley College is 4,486 and the part-time enrollment is 7,508. This means that 37.4% of students enrolled at Irvine Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

77%

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 Irvine Valley College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Irvine Valley College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
3,774 enrolled students
White
3,374 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,948 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Irvine Valley College is 31.5% Asian, 28.1% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.17% Two or More Races, 2.18% Black or African American, 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.133% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 315 students (2.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 70 fewer women than men received degrees from Irvine Valley College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Irvine Valley College is asian (1,948 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,698 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Irvine Valley College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,312 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (314 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (304 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Irvine Valley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,801 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (415 degrees), and Physical Sciences (158 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 Irvine Valley College are Elementary & middle school teachers (174,376 people), Other managers (161,008 people), Postsecondary teachers (146,507 people), Software developers (124,142 people), and Secondary school teachers (112,570 people).

The most specialized majors at Irvine Valley College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,801 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (415 degrees), Physical Sciences (158 degrees), Math & Statistics (157 degrees), and Human Sciences (74 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 Irvine Valley College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Irvine Valley College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,801 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (415 degrees), Physical Sciences (158 degrees), Math & Statistics (157 degrees), and Human Sciences (74 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 Irvine Valley College are Elementary & secondary schools (413,500 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (280,337 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (205,236 people), Computer Systems Design (172,918 people), and Scientific research & development services (89,201 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,312 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
314 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
304 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Irvine Valley College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,312 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,810

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,740

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,810 degrees were awarded to men at Irvine Valley College, which is 1.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,740).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Irvine Valley College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,251 degrees were awarded to men at Irvine Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.943 times less than the 1,326 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,326 degrees were awarded to men at Irvine Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.06 times more than the 1,251 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 36% of students graduating from Irvine Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (73.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Irvine Valley College is Female and Asian (73.5% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.15% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
1,948 degrees awarded
White
1,698 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,061 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Irvine Valley College is asian (1,948 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,698 degrees).

3.64% of degree recipients (202 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Female
980 degrees awarded
Asian Male
968 degrees awarded
White Male
937 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Irvine Valley College is asian female (980 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (968 degrees).

Operations

Irvine Valley College employs 160 Instructors. Most academics at Irvine Valley College are Female Instructor (80), and Male Instructor (80).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Irvine Valley College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 97 employees, Management, with 43 employees, and Service with 38 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$59M

2023 Salaries

4.83%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Irvine Valley College paid a median of $59M in salaries, a 4.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.39% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.61% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$20.6M

Instructional Salaries

160

Number of Employees

In 2023, Irvine Valley College paid a total of $20.6M to 160 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% 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

160 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

97 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Irvine Valley College was Instructor with 160 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Irvine Valley College were Office and Administrative Support with 97 employees, Management with 43 employees, and Service with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Irvine Valley College was Female Instructor with 80 employees, and Male Instructor with 80 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Irvine Valley College.

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