School Overview
The University of Antelope Valley was founded in 1997 as Antelope Valley Medical College (AVMC) at which time the school received approval from the State of California to offer Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) training. It later received approval to expand its educational offering to include career training in Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative Assisting, Medical Clinical Assisting, Emergency Room Technology, Paramedic Assistance, Nursing Assisting, Medical Billing, Phlebotomy, Administrative Assisting, and Vocational Nursing.
In 2009, the AVMC was granted approval from the United States Department of Education (DEO) and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to offer associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees and the college’s name was changed to The University of Antelope Valley to reflect its new status as a four-year accredited university. Today, the University of Antelope Valley has campus locations in Lancaster and Rosamond, California.
The mission of the University of Antelope Valley is to provide the highest quality undergraduate, graduate and continuing education possible and enable its students to obtain their educational, career, and personal goals.
At the graduate level the University of Antelope Valley offers Master’s degrees in Business Management and Criminal Justice. At the undergraduate level the University offers Bachelor’s degrees in Business Management, Nursing (RN to BSN) and Criminal Justice. It also offers Associate degrees in Allied Health, Business Management, Health & Fitness, Healthcare Management, Fire Science, Paralegal Studies, Hospitality Management and Sustainable Energy Technology.
For students not interested in earning a degree University of Antelope offers certificate programs in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedics, Pharmacy Technology, Solar PV Installation, Culinary Arts, Medical Billing & Coding, Vocational Nursing, and continuing education courses CPR/First Aid, BLS for Health Care Providers, ACLS, PALS, EMT, PHTLS, Daycare, and Intravenous Therapy/Blood Withdrawal.
General Information
| General Phone: | (661) 726-1911 |
| Website URL: | www.uav.edu |
| Type of Institution: | Private for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards Offered: | Less than one year certificate One but less than two years certificate AA/AS degrees BA/BS degrees MA/MS degrees |
| Campus setting: | Suburb: Large |
| On-campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 1,146 (1,146 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 25 to 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $8,750 | $10,675 | $10,750 | $10,453 | -2.76% |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $850 | $850 | $1,251 | +47.18% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | 0.00% |
| Other | $2,302 | $2,310 | $2,366 | $2,317 | -2.07% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,800 | $7,896 | $8,456 | $8,540 | +0.99% |
| Other | $2,910 | $3,010 | $3,108 | $3,031 | -2.48% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $14,602 | $16,635 | $16,766 | $16,821 | +0.33% |
| In-state Off Campus | $20,210 | $22,431 | $23,164 | $23,275 | +0.48% |
| In-state with Family | $9,500 | $11,525 | $11,600 | $11,704 | +0.90% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 631 | 85% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 631 | 85% | $2,223,696 | $3,524 |
| • Federal grants | 631 | 85% | $2,223,696 | $3,524 |
| • Pell grants | 607 | 82% | $2,174,437 | $3,582 |
| • Other federal grants | 198 | 27% | $49,259 | $249 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| Student loan financial aid | 624 | 84% | $3,753,701 | $6,016 |
| • Federal student loans | 624 | 84% | $3,753,701 | $6,016 |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | – | – | – | 37 | 327 |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | – | – | – | – | 264 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training | – | – | – | – | 47 |
| Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage | – | – | – | – | 22 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/medical Biller | – | – | – | – | 68 |
| Medical/clinical Assistant | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing Assistant/aide and Patient Care Assistant/aide | – | – | – | – | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | – | 72 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 21 | – |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | – | – | – | 21 | – |
| Legal Studies, General | – | – | – | 16 | – |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal | – | – | – | 16 | – |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | – | 63 |
| Culinary Arts/chef Training | – | – | – | – | 63 |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Antelope Valley Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | |
| Website: | www.uav.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private for-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.uav.edu/SIDHelp.php?action=form¶meters=2 |
| Address: | 44055 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 814 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 47% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 763 (94% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $0 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 42% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,485 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Antelope Valley Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Antelope Valley.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 7 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Antelope Valley and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 141 | 42% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 127 | 38% | $6,485 |
| Student loan aid | 125 | 38% | $7,729 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 549 | 47% | $5,556 |
| Federal student loans | 567 | 48% | $7,451 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Antelope Valley. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Antelope Valley students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Antelope Valley Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 814 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 762 |
| Graduate enrollment | 52 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Antelope Valley Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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