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Students attend Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, Texas, 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 liberal arts.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Northwest Vista College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 8,870 students at the school (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Vista College
3535 North West Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78251
General Phone: (210) 348-2001
Admissions Phone: (210) 348-2016
Financial Aid Phone: (201) 348-2100
http://www.accd.edu
Northwest Vista College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 304 | general studies |
| Business And Management | 59 | business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 34 | web design, computer networking, computer programming, computer and info science |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | elementary school teaching, teacher aide |
| Media | 5 | mass communication |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | water quality and recycling tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 3 | pharmacy tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | community health services |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Vista College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 397 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 21 | 6 |
In 2005, Northwest Vista College had a total enrollment of 8,870 students (5,243 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (210) 348-2016
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,192 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,112 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Vista College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3372300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (201) 348-2100
Northwest Vista College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $44,414 | 8 | $44,628 |
| Instructor | academic year | 28 | $39,949 | 23 | $38,752 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $42,125 | 31 | $40,268 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Vista College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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