Facts at a Glance
As one of California's leading community colleges and one of Orange County's best known educational institutions, we provide students exceptional educational opportunities in outstanding facilities and an extraordinary faculty and staff.
Location : 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618. IVC is at the corner of Jeffrey Road and Irvine Center Drive map and directions | parking info
Accreditation : Irvine Valley College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation info | WASC website
Irvine Valley College is part of the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD). Saddleback College is also part of the SOCCCD.
Funding : The college is funded by a combination of state and local tax dollars, supplemented by private donations from individuals and corporations via the college's Foundation.
Facts at a Glance |
| Type of College |
Public Community College (Two Year) |
| System Calendar |
Semester System (fall semester, spring semester, summer sessions) |
| Date Founded |
1979, as Saddleback College North Campus, established as Irvine Valley College July 1, 1985 |
| Degrees and Certificates |
Associate in Arts: 41 majors
Associate in Science: 21 majors
Occupational Certificates: 36 programs: 27 certificates of achievement (18-unit or greater state-approved programs) plus 14 certificates of proficiency (low-unit locally approved programs) |
| Student Population |
| Total |
15,498 (Fall 2010 Unduplicated Headcount) |
| Male/Female Ratio |
44% male/56% female |
| Full-time/Part-time Ratio |
34% full time/57% part time/9% Non-credit |
| Day/Evening Enrollment |
31% day, 35% evening, 35% day and evening |
| Median Age |
23 |
| Faculty, Staff and Administration |
| Faculty |
129 full-time and approximately 371 part-time instructors |
| Staff |
178 classified staff |
| Administration |
27 full-time administrators and classified managers |