Antelope Valley College
- Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college, serving students attending college for the first time and those returning after a long interval an opportunity to pursue degree or certificate programs, satisfy transfer requirements, or attend vocational training. Students seeking opportunities to advance careers or enhance personal growth are also valued members of the Antelope Valley College community.
School Highlights
Antelope Valley College serves 13,909 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 13,909 students
- In-state tuition: $1,104
- Out-state tuition: $5,664
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Antelope Valley College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 719 teachers has grown by 98% over five years.
Antelope Valley College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
719 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Antelope Valley College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 46:1 over five years.
The Antelope Valley College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,909 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
4,130 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
9,779 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
59%
47%
% Black
14%
6%
% White
15%
23%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
College Completion Rate
24%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,104 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,664 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,104
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley. Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.
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