Vista College-Online
School Highlights
Vista College-Online serves 574 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Vista College-Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 1520% over five years.
Vista College-Online
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
81 staff
262 staff

Number of Programs Offered
15
9
Student Body
The student population of Vista College-Online has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Vista College-Online diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
574 students
3,674 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
574 students
1,289 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,252 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
924 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
574 students
1,266 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%

% Hispanic
19%
46%

% Black
36%
12%

% White
30%
30%

% Two or more races
2%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%

% Unknown races
11%
3%


Diversity Score
0.74
0.68

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
18%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.85%
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
83%

Median Debt for Graduates
$17,765
$10,765

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
100%
69%

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Vista College-Online?
The acceptance rate of Vista College-Online is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Vista College-Online's ranking?
Vista College-Online ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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