Antelope Valley College, Lancaster

What Antelope Valley College, Lancaster does

Antelope Valley College (AVC), Lancaster, is a public community college founded in 1929 and operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District within the California Community Colleges system. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and serves the Antelope Valley region of Los Angeles County from a main campus in Lancaster and a second campus, the Palmdale Center, in Palmdale. The institution's primary customers are local community members, high school dual-enrollment students, transfer-bound students seeking articulation to CSU/UC systems, adult learners, and undocumented/Dreamer students, with specialized support centers for each segment.

The college's core products span credit and noncredit programs: associate degrees and certificates; baccalaureate degrees in Airframe Manufacturing Technology and Respiratory Care; transfer-pathway and honors programs (GPS, AVC2CSU, TAP, Puente, STAR); STEM and SOAR dual-enrollment pathways; and extended learning and workforce development offerings. Delivery relies on Canvas as the learning management system for online and hybrid courses and EduNav for academic advising and course planning. Strategic partnerships with the California State University system, the University of California system, the California Aerospace Technologies Institute of Excellence (CATIE), and RocketCert underpin transfer pipelines, aerospace workforce development, and online professional-licensing exam preparation respectively.

AVC is funded through California state apportionment, local property taxes, and student fees rather than equity or commercial revenue. Pricing follows a per-unit fee model for credit courses (with California College Promise Grant and other financial aid widely available) and tuition-free noncredit programs, distributed through direct in-person enrollment at the two campuses and self-serve online registration. Outreach is conducted via the institutional website, social media, email newsletter, K-12 community engagement, and a brand partnership with AV ALTA FC.

Name

Antelope Valley College, Lancaster

Legal name

Antelope Valley College

Website

https://avc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Antelope Valley College is a public California community college serving the Antelope Valley region with campuses in Lancaster and Palmdale, offering associate degrees, baccalaureate programs, certificates, and workforce training to local residents, transfer students, and adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Distance education online
• Transfer pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Community college tuition structure with per-unit fees for California residents. Additional fees for specific programs, parking, and student services. Financial aid available including California College Promise Grant (CCPG) for eligible in-state students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Antelope Valley College is a public community college offering affordable higher education through credit courses leading to associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor degrees (in specialized fields like airframe manufacturing technology and respiratory care), as well as tuition-free noncredit programs. Instruction is delivered across two campuses in Lancaster and Palmdale and via distance education using the Canvas learning management system.

Product overview

Antelope Valley College offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services through a multi-campus community college system with two main locations (Lancaster and Palmdale). The institution provides credit programs including associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor degree programs (Baccalaureate Degree Program) alongside noncredit workforce development offerings. Key product lines include Distance Education (Online Learning) via Canvas LMS, Extended Learning and Workforce Development with RocketCert partnership for professional licensing, Guided Pathways for Students (GPS) for structured degree completion, STEM programs with MESA and Science Olympiad components, Honors (TAP), Puente Program for underrepresented student transfer, AVC2CSU Guided Pathway Program for CSU transfer, and specialized programs such as SOAR High School (dual enrollment), STAR, Prison Education Program, and Teacher Accelerated Preparation Program (TAPP). The institution's academic portfolio spans disciplines including airframe manufacturing technology, respiratory care, computer science, electronics technology, and legal assisting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marauders: The mascot name for Antelope Valley College athletics and sports teams.
• GPS (Guided Pathways for Students)

Products and services

• Distance Education (Online Learning) Online and hybrid course offerings enabling students to complete degree and certificate programs remotely through Canvas LMS.
• Extended Learning and Workforce Development Career training programs, professional development courses, noncredit programs, and specialized contract training for workforce readiness.
• Guided Pathways for Students (GPS) Structured academic pathway program designed to help students complete their degrees or certificates in a timely manner with clear course sequences.
• Baccalaureate Degree Program - Airframe Manufacturing Technology Four-year bachelor's degree in airframe manufacturing technology addressing aerospace industry workforce needs.
• Respiratory Care Bachelor Degree Bachelor's degree program in respiratory care preparing students for careers in respiratory therapy.
• Noncredit Programs and Courses Free educational programs providing workforce preparation, literacy improvement, and college-readiness skills without earning college units.
• AVC2CSU Guided Pathway Program Transfer pathway program providing structured guidance for students seeking to transfer to California State University institutions.
• SOAR High School Early college access program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing their secondary education.
• Puente Program Academic support program designed to increase the number of educationally underrepresented students transferring to four-year colleges and universities.
• STEM Program Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics pathway including MESA, Aerospace Valley Regional Science Olympiad, and STEM student support services.
• Honors Program (TAP) Transfer-level honors program offering enhanced academic opportunities with eligibility requirements, benefits, and honors courses.
• Computer Science (CS) Associate degree and certificate program in computer science covering programming, algorithms, and software development.
• Electronics Technology (ELTE) Certificate and degree program in electronics technology covering circuit analysis, digital systems, and electronic equipment repair.
• Legal Assisting (Paralegal) Certificate program preparing students for careers as paralegals and legal assistants.
• Prison Education Program Educational programs providing academic instruction and vocational training to incarcerated individuals.
• Teacher Accelerated Preparation Program (TAPP) Program preparing students for teaching credentials with CBEST/CSET workshops, mentorship, and summer institute components.
• RocketCert CA Online Licensing and Exam Prep Partner-provided online courses and exam preparation resources for California professional licensing including contractor, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and roofing certifications.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AV ALTA FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAntelope Valley College has partnered with AV ALTA FC, a local soccer team. This community partnership helps raise brand visibility and engagement with the college within the Antelope Valley region.
• California State University (CSU) SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVC2CSU Guided Pathway Program provides streamlined transfer pathway for AVC students to CSU campuses with structured advising and support.
• University of California (UC) SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer programs and articulation agreements enabling students to transfer to UC campuses with guaranteed admission through ADT degrees.
• CATIE (California Aerospace Technologies Institute of Excellence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus and community initiative focused on aerospace technologies, supporting workforce development in the aerospace industry for the Antelope Valley region.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Citrus College: Single-district California community college in Glendora; comparable in size, governance structure, and program mix (transfer, CTE, noncredit) within the same statewide system.
• Pasadena City College: Large California community college in LA County offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and a growing baccalaureate portfolio; comparable scale, regional role, and student demographics.
• Glendale Community College (CA): Los Angeles County community college in the same state system; comparable size, transfer and CTE program mix, and urban/suburban California community college operating model.
• College of the Canyons: Nearby Santa Clarita Valley community college in the same California Community Colleges system; directly comparable as a multi-campus comprehensive community college serving a suburban LA County submarket with transfer and workforce pathways.
• Mt. San Antonio College: One of the largest California community colleges by enrollment; directly comparable comprehensive transfer and CTE model, including vocational and workforce development programs, in the same state system.
• El Camino College: Large LA County community college in the California Community Colleges system; directly comparable in size, transfer and CTE portfolio, and student demographics to AVC.
• Long Beach City College: Southern California community college with comparable urban/suburban student mix, transfer and CTE programs, and statewide California Community Colleges system governance.
• Coastline College: California community college distinguished by an online/distance education focus; comparable in using Canvas LMS and serving adult and geographically dispersed learners within the same state system.

Regional players

• Victor Valley College: High Desert community college serving Victorville and the broader High Desert region adjacent to Antelope Valley; comparable rural/suburban California community college profile and aerospace-adjacent regional industry mix.
• Bakersfield College: California community college serving California's Central Valley with strong CTE, workforce development, and baccalaureate pilot programs; comparable program structure and rural/regional California community college governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/antelopevalleyc
• Facebookfacebook.com/88317816301
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antelope-valley-college

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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