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“AVC — The College for All of Us”
Antelope Valley College (AVC) is a public community college located in Lancaster, California, serving the Antelope Valley region of Los Angeles County. Founded in 1929 as a department of Antelope Valley Joint Union High School, AVC was established to bring higher education access to what was then a remote, rural high desert area. The college grew steadily through the postwar GI Bill era and today enrolls more than 18,000 students across its main Lancaster campus and educational centers. AVC offers over 100 associate degree and certificate programs in business, health sciences, technology, aerospace, liberal arts, and workforce development. The college's location in the Antelope Valley — home to Edwards Air Force Base, major aerospace manufacturers, and a growing logistics sector — shapes its strong programs in aviation, aerospace technology, and engineering. AVC also serves as a key educational partner for the large military and veteran community in the region. The college provides essential transfer pathways to California State University Northridge and other four-year institutions. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), AVC serves a diverse student body and is committed to increasing educational attainment and economic mobility across the high desert.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$13,140
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,548
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
