Vista College-Online

300 N. Coit Rd, Suite 300
Richardson, TX 75080
Top-Ranked (2026): 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 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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
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: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
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
8

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 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
574 students
1,385 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
574 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
574 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
574 students
837 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
0.00
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%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% 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%
69%
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 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 Facts (2026)

  • 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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The average community college acceptance rate in Dallas County, TX is 65%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Dallas County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Dallas County, TX is The Chicago School-College Of Nursing. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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