The main campus of Irvine Valley is in Irvine, CA (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. Irvine Valley offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management, real estate and construction management, and liberal arts.

Irvine Valley Selectivity

Irvine Valley admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Irvine Valley are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, the school had 9,805 enrolled students.

Irvine Valley Tuition and Affordability

Irvine Valley offers comparatively low-priced tuition.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Irvine Valley College is an accredited, comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to excellence and committed to meeting the current and future learning needs of the diverse communities it serves. As an educational institution within the South Orange County Community College District, the College provides a broad range of programs and courses. Student learning outcomes and student success are the measure of quality for all offerings. The College serves students seeking to transfer, enhance career skills, obtain a degree or certificate, or improve basic skills. The College also provides student support services, community education, opportunities for lifelong learning, cultural experiences, and activities promoting economic development and partnerships with the community. The central purpose of these programs and services is the education of students to think critically and act responsibly within the global community. [...]"