University of Houston-Victoria
The University of Houston-Victoria (UHV) is a component of the University of Houston System that also operates four other campuses. However, UHV is not a branch campus. It has its own accreditations and academic programs. It even has its own satellite campus in Katy, Texas. The main campus in Victoria covers 20 acres in the city of Victoria, which is 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. UHV was established in 1973 as the University of Houston Victoria Center. 100 students enrolled during the first school year. For the 2017 school year, over 4,000 students enrolled at UHV.
Several BSN programs are offered, including traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN. The university also offers MSN and RN to MSN programs. These options are all accredited by the CCNE. The RN to BSN program is an online program for registered nurses. This online program is nationally ranked and provides a convenient option for working registered nurses who are seeking a way to further their careers. The remaining programs require students to complete courses at the main University of Houston campus in Houston. However, students enrolled in the traditional BSN program may complete their prerequisite courses at the University of Houston-Victoria.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students4,353 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate56% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1978 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2009 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2009 - Current |
Admission
49%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost 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 | $282/credit | |
| In State Students | $282/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $697/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $417/credit | |
| In State Students | $417/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $832/credit | |
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 | $12,690 | $12,690 | $31,365 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,740 | $19,740 | $48,790 |
| BSN | 125 | $35,250 | $35,250 | $87,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $20,850 | $20,850 | $41,600 |
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, 96% of University of Houston-Victoria's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 65% | $4,783 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $875 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $4,912 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 84% | $2,022 |
| Federal Student Loans | 62% | $5,110 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $8,000 |
$11,305
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,001 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,544 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,498 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,322 |
| Over $110,000$17,408 |
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Student Population
3,273
Undergrads
1,080
Graduates
2,827
Women
1,526
Men
47%
Full-time
53%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
35% |
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White |
33% |
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Black/African American |
18% |
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Asian |
8% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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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.
