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Mountain View College, also known as MVC, is a community college located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, United States. It was established in 1970. MVC is part of the Dallas County Community College District. The college enrolls more than 9,000 credit students, and over 8,000 continuing education students. MVC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
MVC is home to various students clubs and organizations for the overall development of students. Some of these are the League of United Latin-American Citizens (LULAC), MVC Models, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Soceity, and Student Government Association (SGA).
MVC’s athletic department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams.
Mountain View College is located in Dallas, TX (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Mountain View College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Mountain View College is an open-admission school.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Mountain View College had 7,009 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Mountain View College
4849 W Illinois
Dallas, TX 75211-6599
General Phone: (214) 860-8680
http://www.dcccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 241 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 71 | business management, business, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | data processing tech, computer programming, computer networking |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | education |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical records tech |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office data entry, receptionist, executive secretary |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew, air traffic controller, aviation operations |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | medical coding, medical assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Mountain View College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 316 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 105 | 15 |
In 2007, Mountain View College had a total enrollment of 7,009 students (3,564 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 22% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Mountain View College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 850300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 47 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 47 | $61,401 | 33 | $55,923 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $61,401 | 33 | $55,923 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Air Traffic Controller
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mountain View College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army)
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