- Virginia College is a private institution of higher education committed to offering associate degrees and diploma/certificate courses at its various campuses*. These programs strengthen the student's ability to enter or advance in a chosen career. The student's learning experience and placement opportunities are enhanced through studies that provide a balance of general academics, technical skills and personal growth. The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its students, the technical and business communities, and the general citizenry. The College provides educational opportunities through curricula in business, business-related, administrative, management, technical and professional programs that are designed to prepare the student for direct entry into the job market.
School Highlights
Virginia College-Austin served 569 students (44% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 75%.
School Overview
Virginia College-Austin
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
35 staff
73 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
569 students
1,385 students
# Full-Time Students
250 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
319 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
569 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
250 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
319 students
3,377 students
% Hispanic
2%
47%
% Unknown races
98%
5%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
53%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$34,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,331
$9,584
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
57%
82%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Virginia College-Austin?
The acceptance rate of Virginia College-Austin is 57%, which is lower than the state average of 82%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Virginia College-Austin is Austin Community College District (1.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6101 Highland Campus Drive
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
1.3 miles
Enrollment: 39,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $15,624 Minority enrollment: 62%
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
Private for-profit
6020-B Dillard Circle
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
2.9 miles
Enrollment: 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Private for-profit
6330 E. Highway 290 Suite 180
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
3.8 miles
Enrollment: 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
The Recording Conservatory of Austin
Private for-profit
4615 City Park Road
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
5.3 miles
Enrollment: 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Southern Careers Institute-Austin
Private for-profit
1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 437-7500
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 437-7500
5.8 miles
Enrollment: 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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