For the 2025 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 18,061 students in Lancaster, California.
The top ranked community colleges in Lancaster, CA include Antelope Valley Community College District and University of Antelope Valley.
The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 21:1.
Top Ranked Lancaster, CA Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
3041 West Ave K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
| 15,482 students
University of Antelope Valley
Private for-profit
44055 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-1911
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-1911
| 578 students
Career Care Institute
Private for-profit
43770 15th Street West Ste 115
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6204
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6204
| 649 students
High Desert Medical College
Private for-profit
701 West Avenue K suite 123
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-9300
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-9300
| 1,352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Lancaster, CA?
There are 4 community colleges serving 18,061 students in Lancaster, CA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Lancaster, CA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Lancaster, CA?
Community colleges in Los Angeles County, CA have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Lancaster, CA?
Community colleges in Lancaster, CA have approximately 87% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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