Antelope Valley Community College District

Antelope Valley College is a public community college located in Lancaster, California, situated in the Antelope Valley region of the Mojave Desert, approximately 70 miles north of Los Angeles. The main campus spans 135 acres and features modern academic facilities alongside desert landscape architecture that reflects its high desert setting. Founded in 1929 as a department of Antelope Valley Joint Union High School, the institution became an independent community college in 1961 and has since expanded to include a satellite campus in Palmdale. The college offers more than 140 associate degree and certificate programs, with strong emphasis on aerospace technology, nursing, and technical education, reflecting the region's aviation and healthcare industries. Campus facilities include on-site computer labs, a library, a performing arts theater, and athletic facilities that support the AVC Marauders' competitive sports programs.