Antelope Valley Community College District campus

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Public, 4-Year
Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley Community College District

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Annual Tuition

$1,124

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

30.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,526

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Antelope Valley Community College District is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Lancaster, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $1,124, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 30.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$4,496

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,526

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$60,764

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$126,024

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 30%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Antelope Valley Community College District is $12,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
56.9%
43.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
64.8%
Black
13.5%
White
13.0%
Two or more
3.8%
Asian
3.4%
Unknown
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
International
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

2

Burglary

1

Theft

1

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$1,124

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$8,263
$30k - $48k$8,263
$48k - $75k$8,263
$75k+$8,263

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,500
Pell Grant Recipients42.0%
Using Federal Loans4.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment19.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$5,113
Pell Grant Recipients38.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

30.5%

In-State Cost

$1,124

Age 25+ Students

31.4%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 14

Working at 6yr

4,410 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Lancaster (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Lancaster (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.