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Vernon, Texas is home to Vernon College. Vernon is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Vernon College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 2,785 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Vernon College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Vernon College
4400 College Dr
Vernon, TX 76384-4092
General Phone: (940) 552-6291
http://www.vernoncollege.edu
Vernon College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 186 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 54 | liberal arts and sciences, language translation |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | HVAC tech, electronics tech, drafting |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 16 | office data entry, general office occupations |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | child development, child care management, child care provider |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 15 | surgical tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | medical secretary, medical records tech |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding, machinist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance |
| Business And Management | 5 | business, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | farm management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | substance abuse counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for Vernon College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 238 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 158 | 16 |
In 2005, Vernon College had a total enrollment of 2,785 students (1,608 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| Oklahoma | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Vernon College offers campus housing for 156 of its 1,608 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Vernon, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,195 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,320 |
| Room and board | $ 3,870 |
| Room charge | $ 1,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,036 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,688 |
Financial Aid:
Vernon College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1006000)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $43,789 | 17 | $43,818 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $43,789 | 17 | $43,818 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $36,336 | 26 | $34,728 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $36,336 | 26 | $34,728 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 41 | 54 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Vernon College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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