Vista College-Online

300 N. Coit Rd, Suite 300
Richardson, TX 75080
Top Ranked (2024): 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • 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)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
81 staff
262 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
15
9

Student Body

The student population of Vista College-Online has declined by 18% 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 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
574 students
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
574 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,359 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
924 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
574 students
1,289 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Vista College-Online and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
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% Hispanic
19%
46%
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% Black
36%
12%
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% White
30%
30%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
11%
3%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in TX.
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
18%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Vista College-Online and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of TX by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.85%
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$34,600
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Vista College-Online and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of TX by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$17,765
$10,765
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Vista College-Online and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Vista College-Online and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
69%
This chart display the percent admitted of Vista College-Online and the community college average percent admitted of TX by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: 2021 (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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • 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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For Dallas County, TX public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,444 per year for in-state students and $5,893 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,282 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Dallas County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Dallas County, TX is Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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