Mountain View College

4849 West Illinois Ave., Dallas, TX, 75211-6599
Tel: (214)860-8680
Public | 8,425 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Mountain View College serves 8,425 students (26% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Mountain View College is one of 21 community colleges within Dallas County, TX.

School Overview:

Mountain View College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
168 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 8,425 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:50 1:21
# Full-Time Students
2,218 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students
6,207 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
- 6%
% Black
- 15%
% White
- 62%
% Two or more races
- 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$2,280 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$3,630 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Mountain View College provides Technical programs, Vocational programs, Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences. Continuing adult education programs, Compensatory education programs, continuing program of counseling, Workforce development programs, Adult literacy and other basic skills programs.
  • Students trek to Mountain View for classes and programs in fields like computer information technology, teacher education, electronics technology, geographic information systems, criminal justice and welding technology. Some even get off the ground in aviation technology.
  • Mountain View College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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Eastfield College
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