Los Angeles Valley College

5800 Fulton Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91401-4096

Tel: (818)947-2600

Valley College is student-focused campus that is known for its high quality educational courses that prepares its graduates for university or vocational work. Valley College is committed to offering a class schedule comprised of hundreds of courses in a wide range of subjects to make it possible for you to transfer to a four-year college or university, complete your career/technical education training, or meet your fundamental skills needs. It is more important than ever to stay focused on your academic success. Each of us at Valley embraces the concept of learning and we are here to help you meet your goals. Our counselors can review program requirements with you. Our faculty will assure your learning experience is the best it can be. And, our staff serves as the glue that keeps it all together.

School Highlights

Los Angeles Valley College serves 18,641 students (24% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
Los Angeles Valley College is one of 51 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
The nearest community college is Concorde Career College-North Hollywood (1.30 miles away).

The student population of 18,641 has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.

Total Enrollment	18,641 students	7,516 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	57:1	44:1

# Full-Time Students	4,522 students	1,613 students

# Part-Time Students	14,119 students	5,903 students


% Asian	10%	13%

% Hispanic	41%	37%

% Black	6%	7%

% White	33%	32%

% Two or more races	2%	3%

% Non Resident races	1%	3%

% Unknown races	7%	5%

Diversity Score	0.70	0.73

College Completion Rate	21%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$36,700	$34,900

The public in-state tuition of $1,220 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,810 is more than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$1,220	$1,636

Out-State Tuition Fees	$6,810	$6,797

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	81%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$9,500	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,500	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Berkeley City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.