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Irvine Valley College or IVC is a community college located in Irvine, California. It is a part of the California Community Colleges system. The college offers its students various programs ranging from the traditional liberal arts and sciences to advanced technologies.
The IVC Athletics department sponsors intercollegiate athletics competition in 12 sports. The Irvine Valley men's soccer team has twice been named National Champions among small colleges (1993 and 2003), while IVC athletic teams have won a total of 11 state titles since the program's inception in 1993.
The main campus of Irvine Valley is in Irvine, CA (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. Irvine Valley offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management, real estate and construction management, and liberal arts.
Irvine Valley admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Irvine Valley are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 9,805 enrolled students.
Irvine Valley offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Irvine Valley College is an accredited, comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to excellence and committed to meeting the current and future learning needs of the diverse communities it serves. As an educational institution within the South Orange County Community College District, the College provides a broad range of programs and courses. Student learning outcomes and student success are the measure of quality for all offerings.
The College serves students seeking to transfer, enhance career skills, obtain a degree or certificate, or improve basic skills. The College also provides student support services, community education, opportunities for lifelong learning, cultural experiences, and activities promoting economic development and partnerships with the community. The central purpose of these programs and services is the education of students to think critically and act responsibly within the global community.
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More complete details are provided below.
Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618-0301
General Phone: (949) 451-5100
http://www.ivc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 246 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, Spanish language, geography, speech and rhetoric, women's studies, history, Japanese language, ... |
| Business And Management | 73 | business management, accounting, retail |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | systems analyst, computer programming, web design, computer graphics, computer networking, database administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and police |
| Office And Administration | 11 | data entry, administrative assistant, office management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 8 | real estate |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Science | 7 | chemistry, physical sciences, biology, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Medicine | 3 | medical preparatory |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | electrical installation and repair |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | mechanical drafting, drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | photography |
| Media | 0 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design, dance, dance courses, drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Irvine Valley in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 342 | 49 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 64 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 6 |
In 2007, Irvine Valley had a total enrollment of 9,805 students (5,189 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 32% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 82% |
| State unknown | 18% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Irvine, 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 | $ 608 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,202 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
Financial Aid:
Irvine Valley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2539500)
Irvine Valley has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 51 | $86,972 | 44 | $89,229 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $86,972 | 44 | $89,229 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Irvine Valley Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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