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Imperial Valley College is a college located in Imperial County, California. It was founded in the year 1962. The college currently enrolls more than 6,500 students per year. The main campus of Imperial Valley is spread across an area of 160 acres. The extended campuses are located in El Centro, Brawley, and Calexico. The college offers a wide variety of programs and degrees in diverse fields of study.
The athletic department of the college boasts of more than 8 sports teams (men and women). They participate in various sports like soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis and softball. The sports teams of Imperial Valley are known as the Arabs.
The campus of Imperial Valley College is in Imperial, CA, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Imperial Valley College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Imperial Valley College is known for its programs in family and social work, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Imperial Valley College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Imperial Valley College had 8,682 students enrolled (6,290 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
Imperial Valley College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Imperial Valley College is to foster excellence in education that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character, and abilities; to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals; and to be responsive to the greater community."
More complete details are provided below.
Imperial Valley College
380 E. Aten Road
Imperial, CA 92251-0158
General Phone: (760) 352-8320
http://www.imperial.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 127 | water quality and recycling tech, electronics tech, HVAC tech |
| Liberal Arts | 122 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, English, library assistant, humanities, Spanish language, history, French language, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 71 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, home health aide, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Business and Management | 64 | business management, sales and marketing, business and related services, banking |
| Therapy and Counseling | 50 | psychology, substance abuse counseling, psychology courses |
| Family and Social Work | 41 | child development, human services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 32 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections |
| Mechanics and Repair | 20 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Law | 7 | court reporting, legal secretary |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | special ed |
| Construction Trades | 4 | power transmission, masonry, electrician, construction, carpentry |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 3 | agriculture, crop production, agricultural operations |
| Science | 2 | biological and physical sciences, physical sciences, biology |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering, archeology |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Media | 0 | digital communications, journalism |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Imperial Valley College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 468 | 47 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 130 | 18 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 38 |
In 2007-2008, Imperial Valley College had a total enrollment of 8,682 students (6,290 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Imperial, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 682 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
Financial Aid:
Imperial Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 121400)
Imperial Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 12 | $87,443 | 31 | $87,976 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $87,443 | 31 | $87,976 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 69 | $67,549 | 43 | $70,049 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $67,549 | 43 | $70,049 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
Crop Production
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Imperial Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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