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 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Programs offered
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)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
81 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
15
9
Student Body
The student population of Vista College-Online has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Vista College-Online diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
574 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
574 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
574 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
574 students
869 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
19%
47%
% Black
36%
13%
% White
30%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
11%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
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)
100%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,765
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
82%
Source: 2025 (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 82%.
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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