·Public Community College
Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) is a public community college founded in 1949, serving the San Fernando Valley in Valley Glen, California as part of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). Located near North Hollywood in the heart of the entertainment industry, LAVC offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to UC and CSU campuses for students across one of Los Angeles's most dynamic and diverse communities. The Monarchs compete in intercollegiate athletics through the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) in distinctive green and yellow colors. LAVC is recognized for its strong programs in business, media arts, healthcare, computer science, and the liberal arts, and serves over 15,000 students annually from the diverse communities of the San Fernando Valley. The college's Transfer Center, Honors Program, and robust student support services help students pursue their academic and career goals in greater Los Angeles and the entertainment capital of the world.
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
$$10,572
/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): $10,572
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.
