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Students attend Vanguard Institute Of Technology in Harlingen, TX, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Vanguard Institute Of Technology degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Vanguard Institute Of Technology is known for its programs in medical adminstration.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 787 students at the school (as of 2007). Vanguard Institute Of Technology has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Vanguard Institute of Technology is workforce and career development. As such, the primary objective of this institution is to prepare its students in workplace competencies."
More complete details are provided below.
Vanguard Institute Of Technology
603 Ed Carey Drive
Harlingen, TX 78550
General Phone: (956) 428-4999
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 158 | cosmetology |
| Medical Administration | 157 | medical secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 81 | ESL instruction |
| Office And Administration | 25 | office data entry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | nursing assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Vanguard Institute Of Technology in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 421 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Vanguard Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 787 students (787 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 99% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 73% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Harlingen, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 776 | 729 | 94% | 729 | 100% |
| Men | 101 | 89 | 88% | 89 | 100% |
| Women | 675 | 640 | 95% | 640 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Vanguard Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010000)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Vanguard Institute Of Technology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education On-campus library
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