The University of California Irvine is part of California's University of California system. UC Irvine is a four-year public university that was founded in 1965. It's a member of the Association of American Universities. The university is known for its research and graduate programs. UC Irvine researchers have won Nobel Peace prizes for chemistry and physics. Schools at the college include law, medicine, biological sciences, arts, computer science and humanities. UC Irvine's mascot is the anteater, and students take part in several NCAA sports, such as baseball, soccer and track.
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697
949-824-5011
uci.edu
This college is in Mission Viejo. It's a public community college that is accredited with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Academic divisions include fine arts, counseling services, business science, health science and behavioral studies. Certificate and degree programs offered at Saddleback include cosmetology, biology, interior design, emergency medical technology, nursing and real estate. The college's mascot are the Gauchos, and athletes participate in several sports, including basketball, baseball, cross country and golf.
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
949-582-4500
saddleback.edu
Concordia University is a private Lutheran Christian University in Irvine. Concordia University was founded in 1976 and was the first Lutheran Church Missouri Synod college founded on the West Coast. Colleges at the university include history, art, chemistry, business administration, English, theater and biblical languages. Certifications and pre-professional programs at the college include medical science, theology, Lutheran teaching ministry, psychology and pre-seminary studies. Concordia's mascot is the eagle, and athletes participate in sports like softball, swimming, baseball and tennis.
Concordia University
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
949-854-8002
cui.edu
This college is in Laguna Beach. It was founded in 1961 and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The college offers programs in graphic design, illustration, fine arts, game art, animation and liberal arts. The college offers students a master of fine arts and post-baccalaureates in drawing and painting.
Laguna College of Art and Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
800-255-0762
lagunacollege.edu
Irvine Valley College was founded in 1979 under the name Saddleback College North Campus. It's a community college accredited with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Irvine Valley College has several academic schools, including fine arts, business studies, library services, mathematics and health sciences.
Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
949-451-5100
ivc.edu