About Los Angeles Valley College

Founded in 1949, Los Angeles Valley College. is a college. Located in California, which is a city setting in California, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 18,643 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Los Angeles Valley College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 28:1. There are 222 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Los Angeles Valley College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at LAVC are considered , with ,2% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Los Angeles Valley College.

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    14 Students rated on-campus housing 1.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    18 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    24 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    25 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    26 Students rated class size 3.8 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    26 Students rated school activities 3.1 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    26 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    26 Students rated academics 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

Los Angeles Valley College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Los Angeles Valley College?

22 Students rated Los Angeles Valley College

Melissa - 10/21/2020

It is a great school but the ratings I gave it were mainly because I haven't been in the school due to social distance learning. From what I know the school is great and there are many wonderful programs that help inform students of what is going on and what is going to happen with school and online learning.

Shelly - 04/11/2020

Los Angeles Valley College has a huge campus. I'm a college freshman and they have so may programs to offer. From yoga, dance, choir, theatre, to sports, and film. The food is great. There is a nice smoothie place, and a cafeteria with plenty of options. The teachers are really supportive and I hear a lot of people have a high transfer rate to UCLA and Csun after Valley College.

Shawntoya - 02/13/2020

This is my second semester attending LAVC and I’ve hated it. I was previously enrolled at LACC which is where I completed 90% of my classes but I needed a class that LACC didn’t offer during the season so I had to take it at the nearest college and they made me switch home schools in order to get my financial aid. It’s been ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. It seems like everytime the semester start they take their precious time with the disbursements and then they always try to take ext money. They don’t take academic status into consideration it’s basically like they don’t care. Counselor office is hard to get an appointment with so if anything does go wrong it takes weeks to see a counselor and then EXTRA WEEKS for the to fix the issue

Emily - 12/27/2019

I enjoy the campus as it has a lot of greenery, delicious Acai bowls, and a diverse community. Because it is a community college, it is also quite affordable. There are a variety of courses in order to help students find their true interest. In being able to finally solidify my major, and join a club related to my new found interest in Film, Television, and Entertainment, I became forever grateful for Los Angeles Valley College. However, the Broadcasting Department lacks the motivation to make the department as amazing as it should be. I found that the Cinema/Media Arts department has professors that are genuinely interested in their subject and teachings, but are not always welcoming of diverse creative styles. This school in particular, only offers scholarships once a year as well. I have taken a variety of subject at this campus and have only had one difficult professor. The professor was simply difficult to communicate with, and there are a few others, but this has never stopped me from maintaining my GPA. This campus also has a large amount of resources for minorities, foster youth, undocumented students, and more. Unfortunately, this not advertised and must be sought out, as with most event and resources on campus. It is also incredibly difficult to see a counselor, especially if you are not on campus. Students must come to the office in person at 8AM in order to guarantee an appointment. There is also an online option, however, not all ID numbers work. The counseling office claims that students may call in instead, but they do not answer the phone until the in-person line has been completed and appointments are no longer available. If students need to see a counselor on the same day they must call or go into the counseling office in the morning for a 10 minute appointment versus the 30 minute appointment offered on Tuesdays only. Luckily, I have found a counselor who listens and offers genuine academic advice, but I have not met another counselor who cares. If you are someone who can conduct a plan on their own and simply confirm with a counselor and are confident in finding resources on your own, the campus may be a more pleasant experience. At the very least, this is a great option for student who know they want to transfer and know their transfer path, or students looking to explore potential majors and/or certifications. The last downfall of this campus is that they are pushing for fully online courses and are no longer offering a variety of on-campus options for those, such as myself, who are auditory learners and prefer in-person lectures.

Los Angeles Valley College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Los Angeles Valley College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Los Angeles Valley College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    This is an interesting proposal, as I recently returned to college after a 20+ year absence. When I had first attempted college at the age of 18, back in 1991, I was extremely naive as to what responsibilities lied ahead, and the struggles I would face with time management. Though I failed abysmally at my first college experience, I returned years later, prepped with the tools and life lessons necessary to ensure my success. I believe that every experience has only added to my ability to focus and study, and to have an appreciation for the opportunities presented to me. I have packed a lot of life in 20 years, from suburbia to drug addiction-fueled homelessness to recovery and all of the joys and sorrows I've experienced along the way. I've been a married housewife, a server in a world-famous 4-star hotel, a touring rockstar, and the owner of a film production company. If I could speak to my 18 year-old self, I would tell her to "enjoy the ride. Even though life is bumpy at times, it's filled with beauty. Follow your heart and don't be afraid to say yes."

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing here at Valley College are the teachers. They are very organized in their presentations, they are very helpful, funny and fair. I move here from Sacramento and I felt like I could have a relationship with them instead of being afraid of them. Not all theachers have all the qualities mentioned but whatever quality they have I trully felt that they are dedicated to make students learn and understand what they are teaching.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Valley college offers a beautiful campus with great resources to gain knowledge for our futures and for our present. LAVC has great professors that have positively impacted my life and helped me gain the information I needed to continue my education at a four year university. Without Valley College, I probably would not have heard about the University I want to attend. Campus is green, people are nice, classes are not too large. Overall, a great school!

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who doesn't have flexiable hours can attend. They also provide finiancial aid for those who don't have a steady income.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Los Angeles Valley College is best known for its transfer programs. As the time for transferring comes to a close, Valley offeres at least two weeks worth of orientations aimed to aid their students transfer to their school of choice. (Valley offers an accelerated program that also gives its students a higher probability of being accepted to a UC campus than a high school student or a student attending a four-year college or university.)

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is the food in the cafeteria. In general the food is more expensive and not as tasty as you could get it from anywhere else. They have limited options of healthy food. Whatever they have and can be considered healthy is very expensive and limited to couple choices.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Anyone can really attend this scool, it's convinent and an work with your schedule. I know a lot of my friends go here and it's really easy. The teachers and staff are very friendly

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are often times the ones who help me learn the most.

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    As a non-traditional student who had finally returned to school after an absence of 20 years, LAVC provided a safe, beautiful and nurturing study environment where I could grow and thrive, and eventually earn a 4.0 GPA and my AA in Anthropology.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that there were clubs and activities at community colleges. I spent the first 2 semesters taking night classes not realizing there was a sense of community on campus and clubs to get involved in.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Well, I'm not really one to brag, per se, but if I did, I'd brag mostly about how seriously the school faculty and staff take their jobs, but at the same time, there is *quite* a 'laid-back' feel to the entire campus. The professors are all quite professional, friendly and approachable. They also take an active role in making sure you are getting any and all valid information, whether it be for one particular class, the transfer programs or activities on campus.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school, in my opinion, was the arts. They didn't have a photography major. Also, the fact that most of the teachers I had weren't that inspirational or pushed us to acheive greater things with our lives.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

18,643

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

93%

In-State

7%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
50%
% White or Caucasian
29%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

79% of students attending Los Angeles Valley College receive some sort of financial aid. 57% were awarded federal grants. While 2% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$7,562

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,791

Books and Supplies

$12,492

Room and Board

21,845

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$7,817
$30 - $48K
$8,335
$48 - $75K
$10,389
$75 - $110K
$11,929
$110K & UP
$14,512

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