University of Antelope Valley

44055 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

University of Antelope Valley serves 731 students (92% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

University of Antelope Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Programs offered
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Antelope Valley
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
137 staff
312 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
30
11

Student Body

The student population of University of Antelope Valley has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The University of Antelope Valley diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
731 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
670 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
61 students
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
622 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
634 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
36 students
54 students
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California All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
57 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4 students
10 students
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California All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
85 students
140 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
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% Hispanic
35%
45%
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% Black
17%
5%
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% White
23%
25%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
15%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.77
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
98%
26%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
5.51%
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$27,800
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
52%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$13,388
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
77%
94%
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of University of Antelope Valley?
The acceptance rate of University of Antelope Valley is 77%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.
What is University of Antelope Valley's ranking?
University of Antelope Valley ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,305 per year for in-state students and $8,200 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $24,360 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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