Vista College-Online

300 N. Coit Rd, Suite 300
Richardson, TX 75080
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Vista College-Online serves 574 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Vista College-Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Vista College-Online
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
81 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
15
8

Student Body

The student population of Vista College-Online has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Vista College-Online diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
574 students
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
574 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
924 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
574 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
19%
46%
% Black
36%
13%
% White
30%
26%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
11%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
18%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.85%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,765
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
69%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Vista College-Online?
The acceptance rate of Vista College-Online is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Vista College-Online's ranking?
Vista College-Online ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Dallas County, TX public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,965 per year for in-state students and $4,621 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,201 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Dallas County, TX is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Dallas County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Dallas County, TX is Richland College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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