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Antelope Valley Community College District

Antelope Valley Community College District

Lancaster, CA · Suburb · 11,534 students
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$3,860
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
33%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$36,526
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California, is best known for its robust university transfer pathways and deep connections to the region's thriving aerospace industry. The institution excels in career technical education, nursing, and STEM, notably standing out as one of the few California community colleges to offer a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Airframe Manufacturing Technology. Campus life is characterized by a diverse, career-focused student body that benefits from flexible scheduling, modern facilities, and active student organizations across its Lancaster and Palmdale locations. Additionally, AVC’s strategic partnerships with major defense contractors and nearby Edwards Air Force Base provide students with exceptional, direct pipelines to high-demand local careers.


Wikipedia:Antelope Valley College (AVC) is a public community college in Lancaster, California. It is part of the California Community College system. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1,945 square miles (5,040 km2) covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. Instruction is offered at several sites, including Palmdale and Lancaster, and through online and instructional television courses.

Location
Lancaster, CA, 93536-5426 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
52 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,124$9,548
Books & supplies$900$900
Cost of attendance$12,931$21,355 est.
Average net price$3,860Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$9,548
In-state: $1,124
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$21,355 est.
In-state: $12,931
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $3,860
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$3,012
$30–48k
$3,161
$48–75k
$5,619
$75–110k
$8,237
$110k+
$8,678
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
33%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
7%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
45% graduated · 15% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 38% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$28,110
10 yrs after entry$36,526
Debt
Median at graduation$12,500
Monthly payment$133
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$14.8k
90th percentile$28,464
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
23 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
56%
Family income
$13,661
Independent
45%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
65%
Race & ethnicity
White
12%
Hispanic
65%
Black
14%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$28,110
After 10 yrs
$36,526
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians16
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$9M
Full-time faculty
24%
Faculty salary
$11,244/mo
Teaching spend
$7,962
per student
Federal loans
4%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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