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Northwest Vista College was established in the year 1995. It is a community college situated in San Antonio, Texas. Most of the courses offered by the college lead to 1-year certificate options or 2-year associates degrees.
Northwest Vista College, a public coeducational college, offers enrollment to more than 10,000 students every year. The NVC campus is set on nearly 137 acres of land. It is comprised of many buildings, including the:
Northwest Vista College’s mascot is the Wildcats, and the official team colors are purple and green.
Students attend Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, TX, a large city. The school is a public institution. Northwest Vista College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Northwest Vista College is known for its programs in business and management and liberal arts.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Northwest Vista College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 10,329 students at the school (as of 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Vista College
3535 North West Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78251
General Phone: (210) 348-2001
http://www.accd.edu/nvc/about/mission.htm
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 377 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 102 | business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 37 | computer networking, web design, computer programming, computer and info science, computer science |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, education, teacher aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 7 | biology tech |
| Media | 6 | mass communication |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | pharmacy tech |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | water quality and recycling tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | community health services |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music theory and composition |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering mechanics |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Vista College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 574 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 5 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Northwest Vista College had a total enrollment of 10,329 students (6,001 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, 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 | $ 2,838 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,358 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Vista College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3372300)
Northwest Vista College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $50,183 | 4 | $39,300 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $54,130 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $50,673 | 12 | $48,439 |
| Instructor | academic year | 39 | $44,068 | 35 | $41,507 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $47,102 | 49 | $43,756 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering Mechanics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Vista College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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