Imperial Valley College
- 2 Year
- Imperial, CA
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Overview
Total enrollment
8,873- Location Imperial, California
- Website imperial.edu
- Type Public 2 Year
- Setting Rural Fringe
- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing No
- Level of Study Undergrad
Imperial Valley College is a public community college located in Imperial, California, approximately 120 miles east of San Diego in the agricultural Imperial Valley region. The campus occupies 160 acres in a rural setting, featuring modern classroom buildings and facilities designed to accommodate the desert climate. Founded in 1962, the college serves the communities of Imperial County with a range of two-year degree programs and certificates, particularly strong in nursing, agriculture, and law enforcement training. The campus includes dedicated facilities for career technical education, a library media center, and science laboratories, while student housing is not available on campus. Imperial Valley College maintains partnerships with nearby four-year institutions to facilitate transfer pathways for students seeking to continue their education.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Open AdmissionAnnual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
$1,148Out of State Resident Tuition
$8,852Breakdown
- Tuition $1,148
- Books and Supplies $1,062
- Other Fees $44
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,153
- Budget for Other Expenses $6,930
- Total One Year Cost $18,337
- Tuition $8,852
- Books and Supplies $1,062
- Other Fees $44
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,153
- Budget for Other Expenses $6,930
- Total One Year Cost $26,041
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Imperial Valley College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and General Studies. 36% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 14% in Health Professions, and 8% in General Studies.
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 36%
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Health Professions 14%
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General Studies 8%
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Psychology 7%
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Social Sciences 7%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=115861.
GPA calculator: Imperial Valley College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026