Irvine Valley College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 74%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Irvine Valley College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 66% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of Irvine Valley College students
Race Percent of Students
White
34%
Black
2%
Hispanic
25%
Asian
25%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
5%
International
7%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 7% more male students than female students enrolled at Irvine Valley College with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Irvine Valley College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Irvine Valley College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
52%
Women
48%
Enrollment by gender for Irvine Valley College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
6,718
Women
6,300

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 8%

Irvine Valley College draws 88 percent of students from California, 0 percent from other states, and 8 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Irvine Valley College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
88%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
8%
Unknown Location
4%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$90,599 per year

34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

13,018
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 29.3%
Part-time undergraduates 60.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=116439.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026