Mountain View College
Mountain View College (MVC) is located in Dallas, Texas. This public community college was established in 1970 and it serves the needs of around 20,000 students in total. MVC students will be able to pursue more than 35 degree and certificate programs. This school is also a well-known source of continuing education programs. Students can learn a trade at this school or pursue their academic interests to earn associate’s degrees. MVC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The MVC nursing program is an associate’s degree program that teaches nurses the necessary skills to become registered nurses (RN). All nursing students who attend MVC will receive a great education that will allow them to find success in the nursing field. Nursing students will be taught how to tend to the needs of patients in many different medical settings and become valuable members of a healthcare team. The nursing program at MVC is fully approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing. This nursing program has also been approved as a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Successful graduates of the program are recommended for eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students10,220 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio27:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 18 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 71 miles radius of Mountain View College
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El Centro College
7 miles away |
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Brookhaven College
14 miles away |
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Tarrant County College District
25 miles away |
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Collin College
34 miles away |
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Hill College
51 miles away |
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Navarro College
51 miles away |
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Weatherford College
52 miles away |
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North Central Texas College
63 miles away |
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Grayson College
69 miles away |
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Trinity Valley Community College
71 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1972 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $59/credit | |
| In State Students | $111/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $174/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,655 | $4,995 | $7,830 |
| ADN | 70 | $4,130 | $7,770 | $12,180 |
| BSN | 125 | $7,375 | $13,875 | $21,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 67% of Mountain View College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 54% | $5,031 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $864 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $1,390 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $670 |
| Federal Student Loans | 11% | $4,986 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,036
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,577 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,339 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,591 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,549 |
| Over $110,000$10,196 |
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Student Population
10,220
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,831
Women
4,389
Men
15%
Full-time
85%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
59% |
|
Black/African American |
20% |
|
White |
9% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
