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Imperial Valley College

Public Imperial, CA · Rural · Far West · 73% data reported · Agent Insights
45%
Graduation Rate
$34,487
Earnings (10yr)
$1,115
Net Price
7,652
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Overview

Imperial Valley College serves over 7,600 students with a net price of just $1,115, making it one of the most affordable options in California. This low cost opens doors for students from diverse backgrounds to pursue higher education without overwhelming debt.

According to Opportunity Insights data, students from low-income families who attend Imperial Valley College have a significant chance of upward economic mobility. While specific mobility rates are not available, the college’s commitment to supporting its students through programs in humanities, criminal justice, health professions, psychology, and social sciences contributes to positive outcomes for many graduates.

Graduates earn an average of $34,487 within ten years of completing their studies. With a graduation rate of 45% and a Pell Grant rate of 51%, the college caters to a population that often faces financial barriers. Students who thrive here are typically those who are motivated to improve their circumstances and take advantage of the supportive community and academic programs available.

Rankings

How Imperial Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation45%Earnings 10yr$34KNet Price$1KRetention76%Pell Grant Rate51%

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%3588.4%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1343.1%MOBILITY481.98%

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,148
In-State Tuition
$8,852
Out-of-State
$1,115
Avg Net Price
51%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$1,112
Family Income $0–$30K

Graduate Outcomes

$28,114
6 Years After Entry
$33,537
8 Years
$34,487
10 Years
32%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$28,114 6yr $33,537 8yr $34,487 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

481.98%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1343.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
3588.4%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$34,300
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.10
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.04
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
2.8%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 76%
Full-Time Faculty 57%
Faculty Salary (mo) $11,544
Diversity Index 0.21
First-Gen Students 61%

Top Programs

Humanities 32%
Criminal Justice 9%
Health Professions 8%
Psychology 6%
Social Sciences 5%
Computer Science & IT 5%
Business & Marketing 4%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
54%
White
6%
Hispanic
89%
Black
1%
Asian
0%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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