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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 2007-2008).
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/default.asp
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 147 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sociology, English, American history, humanities, political science, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business and Management | 125 | business management |
| Education and Teaching | 81 | education, elementary school teaching, teacher aide |
| Therapy and Counseling | 54 | psychology, community health services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 31 | web design, computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Science | 29 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Media | 25 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Medicine | 20 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, health professions |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | water quality and recycling tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | pharmacy tech, pre-pharmacy, health service and sciences |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering mechanics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 6 | biology tech |
| Music | 5 | music, music theory and composition |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Architecture and Planning | 2 | architecture |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Vista College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 585 | 42 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 59 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Northwest Vista College had a total enrollment of 10,329 students (11,090 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| Asian | 3% |
| 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 | $ 3,122 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,762 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 67 | 79 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 | 41 | $19,801 | 60 | $24,847 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 43 | $23,020 | 62 | $26,166 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $76,522 | 3 | $59,984 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $70,144 | 13 | $62,836 |
| Instructor | academic year | 39 | $62,551 | 36 | $53,179 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $66,678 | 53 | $56,533 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
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
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering Mechanics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, 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
Psychology, General
(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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