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Irvine Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Irvine

There are at least 7 colleges in Irvine, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 39,284 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 33,720 full-time students, and a reported 11,706 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Irvine; see particularly Santa Ana, and Costa Mesa colleges.

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

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, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
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, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master
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Stanbridge College
Irvine, California

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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Irvine Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, accounting, child development, criminal justice and police, real estate, systems analyst, data entry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,805 students, 5,189 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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

  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 604 students, 540 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Concordia University
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, California 92612-3299

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: curriculum and instruction, business management, educational admin and supervision, liberal arts and humanities, elementary school teaching, education courses, communication and journalism, health and physical education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,392 students, 2,152 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,077 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-570. Math: 450-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, California 92697

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, criminology, social psychology, economics, political science, sociology, business management, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 26,483 students, 25,839 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 10,629 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-620. Math: 560-670. Writing: 530-630.
  • 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 Colleges7108,72427,9121,074
Fountain Valley Colleges254,9789,581 
Laguna Hills Colleges131,178368500
Lake Forest Colleges158,70751 
Newport Beach Colleges170,032468 
Santa Ana Colleges8337,97734,308 

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