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University of Antelope Valley

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Lancaster, CA

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About University of Antelope Valley

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Antelope Valley is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Lancaster, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 550, and admissions are selective. The university offers 9 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 73%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1.

Admissions Breakdown

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Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

46% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

73% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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578

Students enrolled

21%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

44%

Black

20%

White

13%

Unknown

11%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

51%

Socio-economic diversity

24% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

21

Total Online Enrollment

120

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

30% On-campus

70% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 10% online

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

24%

State Grant Aid

3%

Institution Grant Aid

23%

Pell Grant

24%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,849
State Grant Aid $5,888
Institution Grant Aid $2,695
Pell Grant Aid $4,781

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debt after graduation

$21k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

11

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.