Irvine Valley College has been named one of California’s top three community colleges.

EDsmart, a leading publisher of college resources and rankings, named Irvine Valley No. 3 in its 2024 list of the state’s best two-year colleges.

The ranking is based on affordability, academic quality, student satisfaction and median earnings.

Irvine Valley College sits on 60 acres, enrolls about 13,000 students and offers degrees and certificates in 159 subjects. The college is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.