- 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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mountain View College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue, Yellow, Gold
Total Faculty
481 staff
262 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,210 students
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,979 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
10,231 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
484 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,979 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,231 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
64%
46%
% Black
20%
13%
% White
8%
26%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
3%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,015 is less than the state average of $3,764. 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 $6,054. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,015
$3,764
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,695
$6,054
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,844
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,374
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
- 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: Largest student body and Highest completion rates.
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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