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Antelope Valley Community College District

Antelope Valley Community College District

Lancaster, CA · Suburb · 11,534 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California, is best known for its robust university transfer pathways and deep connections to the region's thriving aerospace industry. The institution excels in career technical education, nursing, and STEM, notably standing out as one of the few California community colleges to offer a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Airframe Manufacturing Technology. Campus life is characterized by a diverse, career-focused student body that benefits from flexible scheduling, modern facilities, and active student organizations across its Lancaster and Palmdale locations. Additionally, AVC’s strategic partnerships with major defense contractors and nearby Edwards Air Force Base provide students with exceptional, direct pipelines to high-demand local careers.


Wikipedia:Antelope Valley College (AVC) is a public community college in Lancaster, California. It is part of the California Community College system. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1,945 square miles (5,040 km2) covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. Instruction is offered at several sites, including Palmdale and Lancaster, and through online and instructional television courses.

Location
Lancaster, CA, 93536-5426 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
52 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$12,931
Out-of-state COA
$21,355
Avg net price
$3,860
In-state tuition
$1,124
Out-of-state tuition
$9,548
Books & supplies
$900/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,012
$30–48k
$3,161
$48–75k
$5,619
$75–110k
$8,237
$110k+
$8,678
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
33%
Transfer-out rate
7%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
45%
Transferred
15%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
38%
Median earnings (6yr)
$28,110
Median earnings (10yr)
$36,526
Median debt
$12,500
Monthly loan payment
$133
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$14,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,464
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
23
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
42%
First-generation
56%
Median family income
$13,661
Independent students
45%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
65%
Race & ethnicity
White
12%
Hispanic
65%
Black
14%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$28,110
10 years after entry
$36,526
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians16
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Institutional
Endowment
$9M
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
24%
Avg faculty salary
$11,244/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,962
Federal loan rate
4%

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