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Antelope Valley Community College District

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Lancaster, California, Antelope Valley CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Antelope Valley Community College District is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Antelope Valley Community College District is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Antelope Valley CC is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,124

Cost of attendance at Antelope Valley Community College District in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,980

Cost of attendance at Antelope Valley Community College District in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Antelope Valley Community College District received on average $5,876 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,876
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 530 50% $5,248 $2,781,324
Other Federal Grant 930 87% $4,362 $4,056,634
State Grant/Scholarships 932 87% $2,129 $1,984,235
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,028 96% $5,876 $6,040,869

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Antelope Valley Community College District students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Antelope Valley Community College District students is 28.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.2%.

28.9%

  • asian 32.4% 12 students
  • African American 17.8% 24 students
  • white 35.7% 66 students
  • hawaiian 50.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 29.6% 161 students
  • Mixed Race 20.9% 9 students

Service Offerings

Antelope Valley Community College District provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Antelope Valley Community College District offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization

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