(Imperial Valley College receives a new National Distinction).....It is from there Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

They have named IVC an Opportunity College and University. The prestigious classification recognizes institutions that excel in serving underrepresented students and delivering strong earnings outcomes after graduation. Imperial Valley College is one of two colleges in California to receive the designation. Nationwide, just 16% of nearly 4,000 institutions were recognized through the 2025 Student Access Earnings Classification. More information on this honor is available at imperial.edu/Carnegie Honor.