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$1,126Tuition
6,881Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,487Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,126
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,990
Average Net Price
$1,697
Students Receiving Financial Aid
50.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,471
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,535
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
50.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $1,679
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,387
$48,001 – $75,000 $4,421

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Cost Overview

Most families pay just $1,697 per year at Imperial Valley College after financial aid. Low-income students (under $30K) pay only $1,679 annually, while middle-class families ($48-75K) face $4,421. Over two years, costs range from $3,358 to $8,842 total.

At $1,126 in-state tuition, this community college serves California's agricultural heartland with some of the state's lowest college costs. Half of all students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the economic realities of the Imperial Valley farming region. The college charges no federal loans to students, unusual for any institution. Housing runs $7,471 annually, but only 26 beds exist on campus.

Recent graduates earn $27,080 in their first year after completing programs. Low-income students from farming families get the best deal here, paying virtually nothing for career training in agriculture, nursing, and trades that serve the valley's economy.

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