Imperial Valley College
Imperial Valley College (IVC) is a college that is located in Imperial County, California. This college was founded in 1962 and it has around 7,000 students enrolled. The main campus of the college is located on a large 160-acre site in the city. This college offers many different degree programs and certificates for students to choose from. IVC seeks to provide students with truly excellent educational opportunities as it promotes a healthy academic environment. With so many opportunities present on the campus, students will always have many choices available to them. No matter what career path students decide to tread, they will be given all of the proper resources to find the success that they desire.
There are several different nursing programs that students can pursue at IVC as well. Students can choose to sign up for the RN program, the LVN to RN program, or the LVN program. There are other associated courses, such as EMT training, nursing assistant courses, medical assisting certificates, pharmacy technician degrees, and more. The nursing program is fully accredited and the staff is dedicated to helping nursing students to realize their full potential. Any nursing students who enroll in courses can expect to learn rapidly and to have all of the necessary resources to succeed.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students8,449 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio32:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 108 miles radius of Imperial Valley College
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Arizona Western College
59 miles away |
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Palo Verde College
76 miles away |
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College of the Desert
81 miles away |
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Grossmont College
87 miles away |
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Southwestern College
88 miles away |
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United Education Institute - Chula Vista Campus
92 miles away |
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San Diego City College
96 miles away |
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Copper Mountain Community College
99 miles away |
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Palomar College
100 miles away |
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Mt San Jacinto Community College District
108 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $209/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $9,405 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $14,630 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $26,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Imperial Valley College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 78% | $4,858 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $363 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 89% | $2,375 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $1,000 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | $12,371 |
$3,998
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,699 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,297 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,230 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,874 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
8,449
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,628
Women
3,821
Men
48%
Full-time
52%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
91% |
|
White |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
