Antelope Valley College
Antelope Valley College is one of the fifty public 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Lancaster.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 14,125 students attend the school. Every year 24% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Antelope Valley College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $20. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,480 and $20 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students14,125 |
Student to Faculty Ratio24:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
The program is offered in four semesters after enrollment in the first nursing course. Students will require a minimum of three more semesters to complete the pre-requisites for admission to the program.
The ADN program allows students the opportunity to sit for the national licensure examinations as well as serving as a bridge to acquire an advanced degree in nursing.
The curriculum at Antelope Valley College is a rigorous program which comprises of theoretical knowledge and clinical practice.
Admission Requirements:
- Official High school transcript or GED
- Physical examination for communicable diseases and other impairments
- Pre-requisite courses completed with a ‘C’ grade or higher
- Minimum GPA of 2.4 for all college courses taken
Students accepted into the program will be required to purchase personal liability insurance and submit to a drug test and a criminal background check.
The Antelope Valley Associate Degree Nursing program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 18 | 81 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
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St. Jude Healthcare Education Center
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Allied Medical & Health Services, Inc.
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Valley School of Allied Health
38 miles away |
College of Nursing and Technology
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Everest College - Alhambra
41 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $46/credit | |
In State Students | $46/credit | |
Out of State Students | $270/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $12,150 |
ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $18,900 |
BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $33,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of Antelope Valley College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 63% | $4,569 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $630 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 82% | $2,056 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $770 |
Federal Student Loans | 7% | $3,828 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$9,761
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,766 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,245 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,751 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,701 |
Over $110,000$11,890 |
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Student Population
14,125
Undergrads
0
Graduates
8,278
Women
5,847
Men
29%
Full-time
71%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
53% |
White |
20% |
Black/African American |
16% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Asian |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.