- 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 lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 481 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mountain View College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
481 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mountain View College has stayed relatively flat 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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,210 students
4,254 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
1,979 students
902 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
10,231 students
3,352 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
12,210 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,979 students
869 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,231 students
3,370 students
% Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
64%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
20%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
3%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,015 is less than the state average of $3,345. 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 $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,015
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,695
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
88%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,844
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,374
$5,500
Sports
Colors
Blue, Yellow, Gold
School Mascot
Lions
Source: 2025 (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.
In what neighborhood is Mountain View College located?
Mountain View College is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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