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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 36,478 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 31,017 full-time students, and a reported 10,028 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.

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: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Information Technology, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor

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: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Information Technology, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Irvine, California

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

Irvine Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 535 students, 496 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.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, accounting, business management, computer programming, criminal justice and police, graphic design, systems analyst.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,451 students, 4,921 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. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Concordia University
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, California 92612-3299

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, liberal arts and sciences, general studies, education courses, behavioral sciences, communication and journalism, curriculum and instruction, history courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,092 students, 1,877 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,128 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-570. Math: 470-580.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of California - Irvine
Irvine, California 92697

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, computer and info science, economics, social psychology, business management, criminology, political science, sociology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 24,400 students, 23,723 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 8,900 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 570-670.
  • 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Costa Mesa Colleges7108,72425,5381,054
Fountain Valley Colleges254,9787,100 
Laguna Hills Colleges131,178380500
Lake Forest Colleges258,70783 
Newport Beach Colleges170,032498 
Santa Ana Colleges11337,97733,209 

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