University of Antelope Valley

    Lancaster, CA, United States

    University of Antelope Valley is a private for-profit university in Lancaster, CA, with 550 students. The six-year graduation rate is 73%.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private for-profit
    • Large suburb
    • Baccalaureate college

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    What we know

    Admit rate
    Not reported
    to the Dept. of Education

    National median 77.3%

    Avg. net price
    Not reported
    to the Dept. of Education

    National median $16,403

    Graduation rate
    73%
    within six years

    Higher than 87% of colleges

    National median 46%

    Median earnings
    Not reported
    to the Dept. of Education

    National median $50,155

    Students
    550

    Smaller than 77% of colleges

    National median 1,603

    University of Antelope ValleyMiddle half of collegesNational median

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    Cost & financial aid

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    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    24%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Outcomes

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    73%

    Graduation rate

    First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time

    46%

    First-year retention

    Students who return for a second year

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    Academics

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    Total students

    550

    Academic calendar

    6

    Carnegie classification

    Baccalaureate college

    A Bachelor’s Degree College with diverse academic fields.

    Location & details

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    University of Antelope ValleyLancaster, CA, United States

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    Campus

    University of Antelope Valley

    Lancaster, CA, United States

    • Private for-profit
    • Baccalaureate college

    Large suburb

    Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.

    1. City
    2. Suburb (this campus)
    3. Town
    4. Rural

    Nearest major cityLos Angeles, CA · about 44 mi

    In the city250 mi

    Calendar
    6
    Website
    uav.edu

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the graduation rate at University of Antelope Valley?

    73% of first-time, full-time students at University of Antelope Valley graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

    What colleges are similar to University of Antelope Valley?

    The closest matches are Platt College-Los Angeles, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles, and University of Silicon Valley, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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