Mountain View College

4849 West Illinois Ave.
Dallas, TX 75211
Top Ranked (2023): View Rankings
  • Mountain View College is a comprehensive community college dedicated to delivering excellence in education and encouraging intellectual and personal growth.

School Highlights

Mountain View College serves 12,210 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 12,210 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,015
  • Out-state tuition: $4,695
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Mountain View College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 481 teachers has grown by 198% over five years.
Mountain View College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
481 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mountain View College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Mountain View College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,210 students
4,541 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,979 students
1,289 students
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# Part-Time Students
10,231 students
3,252 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
484 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,979 students
1,266 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,231 students
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% Asian
4%
5%
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% Hispanic
64%
46%
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% Black
20%
12%
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% White
8%
30%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
3%
26%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,015 is less than the state average of $3,626. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,695 is less than the state average of $5,997. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,015
$3,626
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,695
$5,997
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,844
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,374
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mountain View College cost?
Mountain View College's tuition is approximately $3,015 for In-State students and $4,695 for Out-State students.
What is Mountain View College's ranking?
Mountain View College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 12,210 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,015
  • Out-state tuition: $4,695
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • 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 $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 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Dallas County, TX is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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