Northwest Vista College
Northwest Vista College is one of the sixty public 2-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in an urban area, in San Antonio.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 16,752 students attend the school. Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Northwest Vista College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,990, and fees were $180. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,590 and $180 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students16,752 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio29:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 42 | 165 |
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Nursing schools located within 142 miles radius of Northwest Vista College
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San Antonio College
13 miles away |
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Palo Alto College
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St Philip's College
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Southwest Texas Junior College
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Victoria College
114 miles away |
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Central Texas College
126 miles away |
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Temple College
137 miles away |
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Del Mar College
142 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/2001 - 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 | $86/credit | |
| In State Students | $202/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $453/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 | $3,870 | $9,090 | $20,385 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,020 | $14,140 | $31,710 |
| BSN | 125 | $10,750 | $25,250 | $56,625 |
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, 56% of Northwest Vista 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 | 44% | $4,577 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $750 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $1,740 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $1,356 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5% | $4,877 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,269
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,043 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,974 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,730 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,746 |
| Over $110,000$12,081 |
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Student Population
16,752
Undergrads
0
Graduates
9,312
Women
7,440
Men
25%
Full-time
75%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
62% |
|
White |
24% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
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.
