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Antelope Valley Medical College
- 44201 10th St West
- Lancaster, CA 93534
- OPEID College Code: 03427500
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- General Phone: (661) 726-1911
- Financial Aid Director: Crystal Stephens
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 834
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- It is the mission of Antelope Valley Medical College to provide quality instruction in allied health programs. Our facility is structured to make our students learning environment as realistic as possible. Our instructors are highly qualified, experienced and professional. We believe this allows our students to become extremely successful.
We at Antelope Valley Medical College, over the years have provided quality instruction in Medical Assisting, Medical Billing, Phlebotomy and Emergency Medical Technology. Our programs have continued to grow, in large part, to the dedication of our Advisory Board. Our Advisory Board, which consists of two Physicians, a State Fire Marshall, a Registered Nurse and the owner of a BLS Provider ambulance company, keeps Antelope Valley Medical College aware of any current hiring trends, new equipment, the latest Pre-hospital care treatment measures and any other pertinent information.
Antelope Valley Medical College takes a great deal of pride in only employing those instructors who possess a minimum of 3 years of occupational experience in the subject matter being taught. Instructors must also be in possession of an instructor's certification from the State of California and/or the County of Los Angeles.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 54 | 230 | 284 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 47 (87%) | 172 (75%) | 219 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 47 (100%) | 172 (100%) | 219 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 62% | 71% | 1% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,111 | $2,528 | $2,500 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.2% | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| Number in Default | 30 | 6 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 324 | 197 | 102 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Medical Assistance
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $8,750 | $8,774 | $7,675 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,930 | $6,356 | $6,356 |
| Other Expenses | $2,744 | $2,506 | $2,506 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,568 | $2,568 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $19,174 | $18,386 | $17,287 |
| Off Campus with Family | $12,314 | $12,092 | $10,993 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistance | $9,500 | 720 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Culinary Arts, Other | $10,320 | 750 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Emergency Medical Technology | $10,500 | 750 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Medical Insurance Specialist | $10,500 | 810 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Massage Therapy | $10,000 | 720 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Legal Assistant, Paralegal | $11,500 | 1,260 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 144 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 140 |
| Massage Therapy | - |
| Medical Assistance | 4 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist | 104 |
| Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant | 41 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | |
| Legal Assistant, Paralegal | 12 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 834 Undergraduate: 834
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 189 Female: 645
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 189 Female: 645
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 834 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 834 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 40 | 5% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 322 | 39% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 153 | 18% |
| White | 80 | 10% |
| Unknown | 239 | 29% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 171 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 162 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 165 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 112 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 94 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 56 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 53 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 18 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 41 | 34 | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| Primarily Instruction | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 11 | 11 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1 | 1 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | 1 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 98%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
