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The main campus of Irvine Valley is in Irvine, California (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 family and social work and liberal arts.
Irvine Valley admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Irvine Valley offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Irvine Valley had 9,451 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
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. To best serve the needs of the diverse population and workforce, the College delivers its curriculum in a variety of traditional and distance learning methods. In this era of rapid change, the College commits itself to being at the forefront of instructional and administrative technologies while providing exemplary services to ensure student success."
More complete details are provided below.
Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618-0301
General Phone: (949) 451-5100
Admissions Phone: (949) 451-5461
Financial Aid Phone: (949) 451-5287
http://www.ivc.edu
Irvine Valley awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 363 | liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, English, economics, French language, speech and rhetoric, women's studies, sociology, ... |
| Business And Management | 69 | accounting, business management, retail |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer programming, systems analyst, computer networking, web design, computer graphics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and police |
| Design | 9 | graphic design |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Office And Administration | 7 | data entry, office management, administrative assistant |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 6 | real estate |
| Medicine | 5 | medical preparatory |
| Mechanics And Repair | 4 | electrical installation and repair |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Science | 3 | physical sciences, biology, chemistry, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | photography |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | manufacturing tech, mechanical drafting, drafting, laser/optical tech |
| Media | 0 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design, dance, drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Irvine Valley in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 462 | 48 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 78 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 9 |
In 2005, Irvine Valley had a total enrollment of 9,451 students (4,921 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 33% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 75% |
| State unknown | 25% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (949) 451-5461
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,530 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Irvine Valley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2539500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (949) 451-5287
Irvine Valley has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 60 | $70,144 | 45 | $72,940 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $70,144 | 45 | $72,940 |
*: 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
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
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
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement 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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