University of Antelope Valley (Closed 2025)

  • The University of Antelope Valley was a private, for-profit university in Lancaster, California. It offered master's, bachelor's, and associate degrees as well as certificate programs and continuing education courses.

School Highlights

University of Antelope Valley served 578 students (93% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 77%.

School Overview

University of Antelope Valley
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
137 staff
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
30
12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Enrollment
578 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
539 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
39 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
622 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
516 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
23 students
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
34 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
5 students
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
85 students
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
19%
13%
% Hispanic
1%
47%
% Black
44%
7%
% White
5%
23%
% Hawaiian
14%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
98%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
73%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$27,800
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
37%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,388
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
77%
94%
Source: 2023 (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%.

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For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,637 per year for in-state students and $7,755 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,295 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 77%. 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 0.74. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Keck Graduate Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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