Overview
Antelope Valley College is a public college in Lancaster, California. The school confers more than 100 associate degrees and certifications, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Airtime Manufacturing Technology. AVC offers a number of programs for its students, such as AVC2CSU, a guided pathway program to transfer students to California State University. The school also provides ARCHES for students experience homelessness, which features a Book H.E.L.P. program, Dress for Success Clothing Closet, shower services, and more.
Average Net Price:
$4,775
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $1,124 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,228 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,622
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,064
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,618
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
85%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1900
97%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,064
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,334
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,925
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$107
Students receiving federal loans
1%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,541
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,094
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
9670
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
11,840
Total Number of Undergrads
11,840
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
73
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
5
Countries Represented
9
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
56%
Student Organizations
31
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Marauders
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
181
Total Female Athletes
88
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Antelope Valley Community College District Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,500
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
San Francisco
San Diego
Las Vegas
Top 5 Employers
Antelope Valley College
Northrop Grumman
Antelope Valley Hospital
Antelope Valley Union High School District
Lockheed Martin
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,925
Loan Default Rate
19%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$107
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe teachers at Antelope Valley College care about my education and are highly qualified to give it. I may be at a community college, but I still have to work just as hard to earn good grades as any other college student in a University.
Someone from Lancaster, CA
The professors are well mannered and professional. The atmosphere is great with many different activities. And there are always resources to help with classes and homework.
Tyler from Lancaster, CA
just okay. limited classes.
cassandra from lancaster, CA
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