University of Antelope Valley
Tel:
(661)726-1911
School Highlights
- University of Antelope Valley serves 772 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- University of Antelope Valley is one of 51 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
- The nearest community college to University of Antelope Valley is Antelope Valley College (2.9 miles away).
Top Placements
University of Antelope Valley places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Offering Breadth Programs offered
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| University of Antelope Valley | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 34 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 24 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 772 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 772 students | 1,613 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 753 students | 1,490 students |
| # Graduate Students | 19 students | 80 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 87 | 144 |
| % Asian | 3% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 45% | 37% |
| % Black | 17% | 7% |
| % White | 31% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 98% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,800 | $34,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 65% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,100 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,572 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 94% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to University of Antelope Valley is Antelope Valley College (2.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Antelope Valley CollegePublic14,578 students | 2.90 Mi3041 West Ave K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661)722-6300 2.9014,578 - 10,191 students | 30.30 Mi13356 Eldridge Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818)364-7600 30.3010,191 - College of the CanyonsPublic17,148 students | 31.40 Mi26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
Valencia, CA 91355
(661)259-7800 31.4017,148 - 15,112 students | 36.00 Mi1500 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA 91208
(818)240-1000 36.0015,112 - National Career CollegePrivate, for profit147 students | 36.50 Mi14355 Roscoe Blvd
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818)988-2300 36.50147
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