Northwest Vista College

3535 N. Ellison Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251
  View full size
  Get directions
Tel: (210) 486-4000
alamo.edu
SAVE SCHOOL
  • Northwest Vista College is a college of the Alamo Community College District along with its sister colleges that include Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College, San Antonio College and Northeast Lakeview College in serving Bexar County and the surrounding areas.

School Highlights

Northwest Vista College serves 16,293 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.

Top Rankings

Northwest Vista College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 405 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northwest Vista College(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty405 staff121 staff
This chart display total faculty of Northwest Vista College and community college average number of faculty in TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Northwest Vista College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 has decreased from 57:1 over five years.
The Northwest Vista College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment16,293 students4,620 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Northwest Vista College and community college average number of enrollment of TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio40:137:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Northwest Vista College and community college average student staff ratio of TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
# Full-Time Students3,929 students1,302 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of Northwest Vista College and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
# Part-Time Students12,364 students3,318 students
This chart display the total number of Part-Time students enrollment of Northwest Vista College and average number of community college Part-Time students enrollment of TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Northwest Vista College. This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of TX.
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Northwest Vista College and the percentage of Asian community college students in TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Hispanic
59%
42%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest Vista College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Black
6%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Northwest Vista College and the percentage of Black community college students in TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% White
23%
32%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Northwest Vista College and the percentage of White community college students in TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Northwest Vista College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Northwest Vista College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest Vista College. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in TX.
Diversity Score0.590.70
This chart display the diversity score of Northwest Vista College and the community college average diversity score of TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
College Completion Rate
29%
23%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of Northwest Vista College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of TX by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,200$33,800
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Northwest Vista College 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 Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,550 is more than the state average of $3,929. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,740 is more than the state average of $6,264. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,550$3,929
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Northwest Vista College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees$10,740$6,264
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Northwest Vista College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid76%83%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Northwest Vista College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in TX by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$8,750$10,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Northwest Vista College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in TX by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$5,380$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Northwest Vista College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in TX by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Established in 1994, with a donation of approximately 137 acres from World Savings and Loan Association, Northwest Vista College began holding classes in off-campus locations in the fall of 1995 with an enrollment of 12 students. The college began construction of its campus in July 1997 and the Mountain Laurel Hall opened to students in October 1998. The campus celebrated its grand opening in October 1999 with the completion of the Manzanillo Hall and the Huisache Hall. Located on 137 acres, Northwest Vista College is comprised of the following buildings: Manzanillo Hall,, Mountain Laurel Hall, Huisache Hall, Pecan Hall, Texas Persimmon Physical Plant and the Boardwalk. The Manzanillo Hall houses the state-of-the-art Learning Resource Center, the Student Success Center and the college's administration offices. The Huisache Hall is home to the bookstore, the college's Kinesiology and Multimedia Technology programs, the Office of Student Engagement, the student lounge, banquet facilities and refreshment vending facilities. The Mountain Laurel Hall is home to classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices. The Pecan Hall is home to the Center for Workforce and Community Education, classrooms, dance studios, and computer labs. The Boardwalk includes 23,000 square feet of additional classroom space. The college offers programs in Academic Foundations, Communication Arts, Arts & Humanities, Business & Government, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social and Computer Sciences and Support Areas. Northwest Vista College offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science degrees, Certificates, and Marketable Skills Achievement Awards.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Northwest Vista College is Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio (7.7 miles away).
Recent Articles
Loans and Free Tuition for Community College Students
Learn more about how community colleges and federal loans can help you affordably finance your community college education.
Why Should You Take Elective Courses at Community College?
Many degree programs require students to take electives but what are the pros and cons of elective courses?
Special Challenges and Support for First-Generation Community College Students
Many community college students are the first in their family to attend college, and this designation comes with its own share of responsibilities and challenges. Learn about the support available specifically for first-generation community college students.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 16,293 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,550
  • Out-state tuition: $10,740
  • Student:teacher ratio: 40:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
Related School Videos
International Students - Northwest Vista College 1:30

International Students - Northwest Vista College

If you catch it you keep it game at Northwest Vista College (NVC) 10:53

If you catch it you keep it game at Northwest Vista College (NVC)

Northwest Vista College's Food Pantry Grand Opening 4:49

Northwest Vista College's Food Pantry Grand Opening

Welcome to the Northwest Vista College Library 2:11

Welcome to the Northwest Vista College Library

View more school videos

Related School News

View all past news stories

Did You Know?
San Antonio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in San Antonio is Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links