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Irvine Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Irvine Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Irvine, California

There are at least 8 colleges in Irvine, listed and described below. These schools represent 39,284 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 37,452 full-time students, and a reported 11,592 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of California-Irvine, Irvine Valley College and Concordia University Irvine.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Irvine is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

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DeVry University
Irvine, California

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Irvine, California

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

Stanbridge College
Irvine, California

Medical, IT, and accounting degree and diploma programs in Irvine, California. Flexible schedules offered.

  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Irvine Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, California 92618-0301

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, child development, accounting, criminal justice and police, sports and fitness management, chemistry, art studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,805 students, 6,412 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges in Irvine with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Concordia University Irvine
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, California 92612-3299

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational admin and supervision, curriculum and instruction, business management, liberal arts and humanities, education courses, elementary school teaching, psychology, communication and journalism.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,392 students, 2,129 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 963 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-640. Math: 520-680.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
17590 Gillette Avenue
Irvine, California 92614-5610

  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 604 students, 491 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, California 92697

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, social psychology, psychology, sociology, economics, criminology, political science, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 26,483 students, 28,420 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 10,629 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-610. Math: 550-670. Writing: 520-630.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Costa Mesa Colleges7108,72427,9121,084
Fountain Valley Colleges254,9789,581 
Laguna Hills Colleges231,178368500
Lake Forest Colleges258,70751 
Newport Beach Colleges170,032468 
Santa Ana Colleges7337,97733,742 

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