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Virginia College Austin is located in Austin, TX (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Virginia College Austin is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in law.
Virginia College Austin does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Virginia College Austin had 825 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at Virginia College Austin attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia College Austin
6301 E Highway 290
Austin, TX 78723
General Phone: (512) 371-3500
http://vc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 150 | medical assistant, medical coding, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant |
| Law | 22 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical office assistant, clinical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 11 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer networking, computer security |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | computer engineering tech |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | multilingual education |
| Business And Management | 5 | accounting |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia College Austin in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 115 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 110 | 7 |
In 2007, Virginia College Austin had a total enrollment of 825 students (541 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 64% |
| Part-Time | 36% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 35% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Austin, 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 | 306 | 174 | 57% | 174 | 100% |
| Men | 44 | 21 | 48% | 21 | 100% |
| Women | 262 | 153 | 58% | 153 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia College Austin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010604)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $39,217 | 6 | $35,645 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $39,217 | 6 | $35,645 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia College Austin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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