Los Angeles Valley College

5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA, 91401-4096
Tel: (818)947-2600
Public | 20,056 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Los Angeles Valley College serves 20,056 students (25% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 58:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body.
  • Los Angeles Valley College is one of 60 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.

School Overview:
Los Angeles Valley College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 348 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 20,056 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:58 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 4,941 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 15,115 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 10% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 47% 6%
% Black		 7% 15%
% White		 34% 62%
% Two or more races		 1% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $700 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,536 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Los Angeles Valley College is the center of influence for education, personal development, lifelong learning, cultural activities, and career training in the San Fernando Valley.
  • Los Angeles Valley College was created and developed to meet the tremendous growth of the San Fernando Valley during the 40's and early 50's. The college was officially chartered by the Los Angeles Board of Education in June of 1949. Valley opened its doors on September 12, 1949 and was located on the campus of Van Nuys High School.
  • LAVC celebrated its 50th birthday in 1999 with a variety of events. In 2001, Valley College was granted a full 6-year renewal of its accreditation and given high praise for its educational programs. Valley College continues to be a focal point of the San Fernando Valley. The college's current enrollment exceeds 17,000 students with a faculty of over 200 full time and 275 part time instructors. Valley continues to offer a number of recreational and cultural opportunities to the community.
  • L.A. Valley College offers classes in more than 75 academic disciplines, as well as certificates in 60 vocational fields, to help students reach their educational goals. Whether they wish to transfer to a 4-year university or learn the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace, students can enroll in the programs and courses they need at LAVC.

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