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Los Angeles Valley College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Valley Glen, California, LAVC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Los Angeles Valley College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Los Angeles Valley College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at LAVC is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 73% at LAVC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,238

Cost of attendance at Los Angeles Valley College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,012

Cost of attendance at Los Angeles Valley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Los Angeles Valley College received on average $6,104 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,104
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 392 52% $5,026 $1,970,233
Other Federal Grant 555 74% $4,207 $2,335,083
State Grant/Scholarships 583 78% $2,193 $1,278,358
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 592 79% $6,104 $3,613,441

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Los Angeles Valley College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Los Angeles Valley College students is 32.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.4%.

32.2%

  • asian 48.6% 36 students
  • African American 21.2% 7 students
  • white 38.5% 94 students
  • unknown 42.9% 9 students
  • hispanic 27.1% 156 students
  • International Students 41.7% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 39.3% 11 students

Service Offerings

Los Angeles Valley College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Los Angeles Valley College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization

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