University of Antelope Valley: Review & Facts

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University of Antelope Valley is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 520 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1988 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Lancaster, California.

Academic Offerings

University of Antelope Valley will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
20
University of Antelope Valley follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 20 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Management, Medical, Business, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Antelope Valley is low at 58% (way below California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Bad
The graduation rate at University of Antelope Valley is below average - 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Antelope Valley is pretty good: 12:1. Read more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
77%
As reported in recent government data, 284 applications were submitted and 219 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

This college will consider accepting credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at University of Antelope Valley is $50.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to University of Antelope Valley and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (661) 726-1911 or check University of Antelope Valley Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,200
High
University of Antelope Valley offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Antelope Valley, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
University of Antelope Valley provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 100 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - about $8,200 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Antelope Valley seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Antelope Valley Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Antelope Valley
44055 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, California
93534, USA
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