- Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college, serving students attending college for the first time and those returning after a long interval an opportunity to pursue degree or certificate programs, satisfy transfer requirements, or attend vocational training. Students seeking opportunities to advance careers or enhance personal growth are also valued members of the Antelope Valley College community.
School Highlights
Antelope Valley Community College District serves 13,532 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 13,532 students
- In-state tuition: $1,104
- Out-state tuition: $5,664
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Antelope Valley Community College District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 390 teachers has declined by 45% over five years.
Antelope Valley Community College District
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1929
Total Faculty
390 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Antelope Valley Community College District has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Antelope Valley Community College District diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,532 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
4,107 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
9,425 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
13,532 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,107 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,425 students
5,850 students
% Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
63%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
15%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
13%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
30%
43%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$39,944
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,104 is less than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,664 is less than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,104
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,499
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley. Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Antelope Valley Community College District cost?
Antelope Valley Community College District's tuition is approximately $1,104 for In-State students and $5,664 for Out-State students.
What is Antelope Valley Community College District's ranking?
Antelope Valley Community College District ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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