Victoria College
- The Victoria College is a multipurpose open-access public community college serving Victoria and the surrounding counties. Its mission is to create and provide high-quality educational programs and services which fulfill the needs of the individual and the community for intellectual growth, workforce training, and cultural and personal enrichment.
School Highlights
Victoria College serves 3,725 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,725 students
- In-state tuition: $4,050
- Out-state tuition: $4,650
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Victoria College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 416 teachers has grown by 116% over five years.
Victoria College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & 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
Total Faculty
416 staff
266 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Victoria College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Victoria College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,725 students
4,799 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,019 students
1,339 students
# Part-Time Students
2,706 students
3,460 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
263 students
335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,019 students
1,339 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
28 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,706 students
3,626 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
50%
47%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
41%
29%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2.65%
2.75%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.73%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,100
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,050 is less than the state average of $4,737. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,650 is less than the state average of $6,891. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,050
$4,737
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,650
$6,891
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,200
$10,761
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The Victoria Junior College was established as a part of the Victoria school system on February 4, 1925. During the first session of operation classes were conducted on the third floor of the Patti Welder High School while a new building was being constructed to house the college. This building, which joined the Patti Welder Junior High school, served as the college home until the end of the 1948-49 session. VC provides high-quality, yet affordable, education throughout our seven-county service area. Since 1925, The Victoria College has prepared students for continued university education, trained students in allied health and technical careers, and worked through adult education courses to provide enrichment, literacy and workforce skills development. All of these programs are presented to a culturally diverse, multi-generational student population. The College will use the traditional classroom and distance education technologies to provide the following credit and non-credit educational programs. The college offers University Transfer Programs, Workforce Education Programs, Developmental Education Programs, Continuing Education Programs and Adult Education Programs. The college offers Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.), Associate of Science Degree (A.S.), Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) and Suggested Academic Transfer Degrees (A.T.).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Victoria College cost?
Victoria College's tuition is approximately $4,050 for In-State students and $4,650 for Out-State students.
What is Victoria College's ranking?
Victoria College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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