Students attend Vanguard Institute Of Technology in Pharr, Texas, a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Vanguard Institute Of Technology degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and medical adminstration.
Vanguard Institute Of Technology is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 670 students at the school (as of 2005). 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
3107 N. Sugar Road
Pharr, TX 78577
General Phone: (956) 787-4388
Admissions Phone: (956) 787-4388
Financial Aid Phone: (956) 787-4388
Vanguard Institute Of Technology awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 121 | cosmetology |
| Medical Adminstration | 84 | medical secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 74 | ESL instruction |
| Office And Administration | 67 | office data entry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | nursing assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Vanguard Institute Of Technology in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 346 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 44 | 1 |
In 2005, Vanguard Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 670 students (670 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 14% |
| Women | 86% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 98% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 70% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pharr, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 981 | 795 | 81% | 795 | 100% |
| Men | 170 | 110 | 65% | 110 | 100% |
| Women | 811 | 685 | 84% | 685 | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (956) 787-4388
Financial Aid:
Vanguard Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (956) 787-4388
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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 5% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
On-campus library
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