Imperial Valley College California

Rural California community college serving the Imperial Valley with low in-state tuition and broad transfer pathways.

College statistics

Address:
380 E. Aten Road
Imperial, CA
92251
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.imperial.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,104
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,808
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$10,257
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$17,961
Room and Board:
$9,153
Total Student Enrollment:
8,111
Endowment (End of Year):
$-31,635,082
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies

Imperial Valley College is a public two-year institution in Imperial, California, serving the rural Imperial Valley region. The college enrolls approximately 8,111 students and offers a broad range of academic programs centered on multi-interdisciplinary studies, preparing students for both immediate workforce entry and transfer to four-year institutions.

In-state tuition is $1,104 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $10,257 for students living in the region. Out-of-state students pay $8,808 in tuition and face a total cost of attendance of $17,961. The college's low tuition structure makes it an accessible entry point for students beginning their higher education.

As a community college, Imperial Valley College functions primarily as a transfer pathway to bachelor's degree programs, while also offering career-focused certificates and associate degrees. The college works best for students seeking an affordable start to their education, those balancing work and study, and residents of the Imperial Valley looking to stay close to home while pursuing credentials. Visit www.imperial.edu/ for more information about programs and enrollment.

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