Antelope Valley College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5766 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1610 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1525 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #132 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Lancaster |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 12,937
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.avc.edu
Antelope Valley College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Antelope Valley College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
4,066 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,156 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Antelope Valley College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 8262 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1860 (14%) |
| White | 1657 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 489 (4%) |
| Asian | 454 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 144 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 21 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $14,145
- Students receiving aid
- 47%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,208 |
| Fee in-district | $20 |
| Fee in-state | $20 |
| Fee out-of-state | $20 |
Antelope Valley College majors
Antelope Valley College has granted 16 bachelor's degrees in Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Antelope Valley College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 332 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 170 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 120 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 119 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 114 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 93 | 16 |
| Psychology, General | 103 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 72 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 70 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 57 | |
| Mathematics, General | 39 | |
| Sociology, General | 37 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 33 | |
| Economics, General | 30 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 29 | |
| History, General | 26 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | |
| Chemistry, General | 21 | |
| Physics, General | 21 | |
| Computer Science | 19 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 18 | |
| Radio and Television | 16 | |
| Computer Graphics | 15 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 13 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 13 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 12 | |
| Real Estate | 12 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 11 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 11 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 10 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 10 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 9 | |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 9 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 7 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 7 | |
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology & Technician, General | 6 | |
| Electrician | 6 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 5 | |
| Information Technology | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 3 | |
| Wildland & Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 3 | |
| Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 2 | |
| Geography | 2 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 2 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 1 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,888 | 16 |
Antelope Valley College has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 29% | 32% |
Publications & Citations
Antelope Valley College has published 103 scientific papers with 1,828 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Sociology, Philosophy, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 | 0 | 15 |
| 2004 | 3 | 12 |
| 2005 | 0 | 11 |
| 2006 | 3 | 24 |
| 2007 | 6 | 32 |
| 2008 | 4 | 52 |
| 2009 | 11 | 65 |
| 2010 | 4 | 85 |
| 2011 | 5 | 98 |
| 2012 | 8 | 102 |
| 2013 | 4 | 108 |
| 2014 | 0 | 156 |
| 2015 | 4 | 97 |
| 2016 | 2 | 174 |
| 2017 | 5 | 115 |
| 2018 | 5 | 93 |
| 2019 | 3 | 98 |
| 2020 | 8 | 109 |
| 2021 | 4 | 92 |
| 2022 | 2 | 73 |
| 2023 | 4 | 84 |
| 2024 | 2 | 80 |
Antelope Valley College alumni
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Tyrus
- Occupations
- political pundittelevision presenterprofessional wrestleractor
- Biography
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George Murdoch is an American cable news personality, actor, and former professional wrestler known by his ring/stage name Tyrus. As a wrestler, he was formerly signed to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), where he is a former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. As a cable news personality, he appears on Fox News, and its sister streaming service Fox Nation, primarily as a co-host/panelist on the late-night talk show Gutfeld!, as well as a contributor/fill-in host on other programs. In 2024, Tyrus was named host of Maintaining with Tyrus on the streaming platform OutKick, which is owned by Fox.
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Dewayne Dedmon
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Dewayne Jamal Dedmon is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Ontario Clippers of the NBA G League. Nicknamed "the Mechanic", he played college basketball for Antelope Valley College and USC.
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Steve Knight
- Enrolled in Antelope Valley College
- In 2006 graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- politicianpolice officer
- Biography
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Stephen Thomas Knight is an American politician, military veteran and former police officer. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the U.S. representative for California's 25th congressional district from 2015 to 2019. Knight previously represented California's 21st State Senate district from 2012 to 2015 and California's 36th State Assembly district from 2008 through 2012; he also served as Assistant Minority Leader in the California State Assembly from 2010 until 2012.
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Doreen Virtue
- Occupations
- writerhealermotivational speaker
- Biography
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Doreen Virtue is an American author, formerly writing exclusively about New Age topics. Virtue states that in 2017 she rejected her New Age spiritual beliefs and became a born again fundamentalist Christian.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 706 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3041 West Ave K Lancaster, California, 93536-5426 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 174,000 |
| Phone | 6617226300 |