Irvine Valley College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Irvine Valley College is a public community college in Irvine, California, with about 10,286 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,090 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,156. Student demographics in federal data include Asian (30.6%) and White (27.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,156
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,090 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 10,286 47.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 38.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 25.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,370
- Room & Board: $25,769 annual estimate
Irvine Valley College: what the data shows
Common questions about Irvine Valley College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Irvine Valley College?
Irvine Valley College is located in Irvine, CA (ZIP 92618-0301).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Irvine Valley College public or private?
Irvine Valley College is a Public institution.
How much does Irvine Valley College cost?
Published tuition: $1,156 in-state, $11,860 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,090.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $734 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $785 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,941 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,906 |
| $110,001+ | $9,432 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,624.
How big is Irvine Valley College?
Total enrollment: 10,286 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 19,370 students.
About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Irvine Valley College?
150%-time completion rate: 57.07%.
First-year retention: 79.1%.
What do graduates of Irvine Valley College earn?
Median earnings: $35,124 six years after entry; $49,156 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,500.
20.12% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Irvine Valley College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (2,254 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (313 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (294 completions)
- Small Business Administration/Management (237 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (234 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (165 completions)
- Psychology, General (135 completions)
- Real Estate (128 completions)
- Mathematics, General (93 completions)
- Chemistry, General (83 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Irvine Valley College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 57.07%; median earnings $49,156 at 10 years; net price $2,090. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,156
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Irvine Valley College was $1,156.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,090
2024 Value
In 2024 Irvine Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,090.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$8,360 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,090 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,624 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,440 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$25,769 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,987 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$111,948 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Irvine Valley College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Irvine Valley College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Irvine Valley College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,453 | $7,615 | $10,437 |
| 2014 | $1,326 | $6,030 | $10,944 |
| 2015 | $1,326 | $6,814 | $9,311 |
| 2016 | $1,142 | $5,846 | $5,800 |
| 2017 | $1,142 | $7,958 | $3,961 |
| 2018 | $1,142 | $8,054 | $2,421 |
| 2019 | $1,144 | $6,952 | $1,819 |
| 2020 | $1,146 | $8,346 | $3,097 |
| 2021 | $1,148 | $8,828 | $1,627 |
| 2022 | $1,150 | $9,814 | $3,085 |
| 2023 | $1,156 | $10,996 | $1,886 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Irvine Valley College reported total enrollment of about 10,286 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (30.6%), White (27.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). About 20.12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
47.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Irvine Valley College in 2024 is 10,286 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 19,370 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 30.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.82% 100% Completion Time
57.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.82% of students graduating from Irvine Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 48% male / 52% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 41% male / 59% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Irvine Valley College.
Return on Investment
$6,500 Median Student Debt
$49,156 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
13.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
5779.90% Return on Investment
1.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Irvine Valley College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 64 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 2,254 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 313 completions
3. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 294 completions
4. Small Business Administration/Management: 237 completions
5. Biological and Physical Sciences: 234 completions
6. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 165 completions
7. Psychology, General: 135 completions
8. Real Estate: 128 completions
9. Mathematics, General: 93 completions
Most popular programs at Irvine Valley College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Irvine Valley College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Irvine Valley College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 25.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,269
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,796
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Irvine Valley College is a public institution located in Irvine, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. Enrollment is approximately 10,286 students. Student body composition includes Asian (30.6%), White (27.2%), Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 57.07%. Approximately 20.12% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Irvine, CA 92618-0301
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 64 distinct degree programs, Irvine Valley College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Irvine Valley College located?
Irvine Valley College is located in Irvine, CA.
How much does Irvine Valley College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,156 and average net price is $2,090 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $25,769 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Irvine Valley College?
Irvine Valley College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 19,370 students, Asian (30.6%), White (27.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Irvine Valley College?
About 42.6% of students at Irvine Valley College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Irvine Valley College earn?
Median earnings are $35,124 six years after entry and $49,156 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Irvine Valley College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Irvine Valley College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,500.
Is Irvine Valley College public or private?
Irvine Valley College is a public institution located in Irvine, CA.
Is Irvine Valley College an HBCU?
No. Irvine Valley College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Irvine Valley College a tribal college?
No. Irvine Valley College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Irvine Valley College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Irvine Valley College reports 25.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Irvine Valley College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Irvine Valley College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.