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Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA·Public·12,470 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 12,470 students.

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12,470
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Grad Rate
$37,900
Earnings
10 yr
$10,500
Debt

About This School

Los Angeles Valley College is a public institution located in Valley Glen, California with approximately 12,470 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,238 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Los Angeles Valley College is a public community college in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Community College District.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into higher education in the San Fernando Valley — median debt at graduation is a manageable $10,500, which is relatively low. The concern is the long-term earnings picture: graduates are earning a median of $37,900 ten years out, which is modest, so your outcome will depend heavily on whether you use this as a transfer springboard to a four-year school or pursue a high-demand vocational program.

Founded
1949

Notable Alumni

Kevin SpaceyBryan CranstonMichael RichardsSean AstinTom SelleckMark DacascosBriana EviganEd Begley, Jr.Micky DolenzAdam CarollaDon HahnDavid Gerrold

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,130
Avg Net Price
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$10,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$10,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$10,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White32%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino51%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (12,470 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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