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Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA·Public·6,881 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for in-state California residents and students from lower-income families. no major red flags in the data. 50% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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About This School

Imperial Valley College is a public institution located in Imperial, California with approximately 6,881 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,126 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Imperial Valley College is a public community college in Imperial County, California. It was founded in 1962 and enrolls around 7,000 students per year. The main campus is located on a 160-acre (0.65 km2) site in the city of Imperial with extended campuses in El Centro and Brawley.

Worth considering if you're in Imperial County and want an affordable path to transfer or a technical credential — with about 7,000 students, it's a close-knit community college with campuses in Imperial, El Centro, and Brawley that serves the local region well. The honest concern is the post-graduation earnings picture: median earnings of $31,000 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it aligns with a clear transfer or career goal. Students who use it as a stepping stone to a four-year university or a specific trade tend to get the most out of it.

Founded
1962

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,126
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,990
Avg Net Price
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants50%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$12,466

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
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at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$22,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,000
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White4%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino91%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,881 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

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Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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