The mission of Imperial Valley College is to foster excellence in education that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character, and abilities; to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals; and to be responsive to the greater community.
Imperial Valley College is a college in Imperial County, California, USA. Founded in 1962 the college currently enrolls around 7,000 students per year. Currently, Ed Gould is President of the college. The main campus is located on a 160-acre site in the city of Imperial. The extended campuses are located in El Centro, Brawley, and Calexico.
The Imperial Valley College had its beginning on May 9, 1922 with the name of Central Junior College, opening in September that year. Originally at Central Union High School, 2 years later a new college named Brawley Junior College was opened. Brawley Junior College had to close in 1947 due to lack of attendance. Because of this, Central Junior College was now receiving students from all over the Imperial Valley; students and faculty wanted to change the school name to a more representative one. The Board of Trustees officially changed to Imperial Valley College in late 1951.
A ground-breaking service was held, October 2, 1961, for Imperial Valley's first college.
Due to the lack of space, IVC moved from El Centro to a temporary site in Imperial, on the campus of Imperial High School, before settling in at its current home.
Because of the desert location, the mascot "Arabs" was chosen. However, the college's leadership has intermittently considered changing this because the mascot has become a distraction for athletic teams traveling out of the Valley.
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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Race/Ethnicity
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 624 | $ 4,248 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 30 | $ 30 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,778 | 53% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 823 | 63% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 500 | 2% | |
Any Aid: |
66% |
