About Vista College
Type
Private
For-Profit
2 Years
Student Population
3,500
Website
vistacollege.eduAccreditation
COE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
No
Vista College is a private for profit educational institution that has been imparting education for more than 25 years is located in El Paso in Texas.
It offers education on campus as well as off-campus. The student-faculty ratio in the university is 17:1 with the total student population of 3,500. The college is well-known for the career enhancement programs offered to guide the students.
The institution's online programs are designed with flexibility in the schedule so that adult learners and working professionals who seek to incorporate higher education into their busy schedules can do so without disturbing their careers.
Vista promises the advantages of being self-paced and affordable and is also easy to understand and use. This enhances the learning experience of the students. The university also has branches at College Station, Killeen, Las Cruces, Longview, Lubbock, Fort Smith, and Beaumont in Texas.
Vista College offers 5 online programs across 4 Majors including Business Management, Criminal Justice, Health Science, Applied Science.
The college is recognized and is regionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Admissions
Getting admitted to the institute is an easy process, a student who wants to get in must start by filling up an application form first.
There are different requirements for different courses and programs in the college. For getting admitted to a graduate program in Vista college, a student as a basic criterion must hold a bachelor’s or an equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.
For more than 30 years, Vista College has been preparing students to seek jobs in their chosen fields. The admissions representatives are available to help the students enroll in a program that can introduce them to an entirely new industry or enhance their knowledge about the field they’re already in.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$16,198
Average Annual Cost
$15,580
Books And Supplies
$150
Other Fees
$100
At Vista College, one doesn’t have to put dreams on hold because of cost.
As compared to other colleges and universities the college is ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation for offering a high return on investment. It has a full cost of attendance budget that includes tuition, fees, and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses.
The net price is $16,198 which includes books and supplies of $150, fees of $100, tuition & fees of $15,580.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Associate degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
60%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
849 Graduates
Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...
439 Graduates
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...
248 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
221 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
221 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
205 Graduates
Cosmetology and Related Personal Gr...
124 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
73 Graduates
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...
54 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
36 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
30 Graduates
Carpenters
25 Graduates
Building/Construction Finishing, Ma...
8 Graduates
Legal Support Services
5 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
4 Graduates
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintena...
4 Graduates
Plumbing and Related Water Supply S...
3 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,500
Socio-Economic Diversity
79%
Part-time
N/A
Students Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$40,817 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.
On Campus Housing Available
No
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution does not provide any meal plan options.
Meal Plan Available
No
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
N/A
School Colors
N/A
Varsity Athletics Association
N/A
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
N/A
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
NA
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
NA
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$20,400/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$20,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$84 - 265
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,128
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,593
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$3,469
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$6,012
$30K - $48K
$6,559
$48K - $75K
$5,848
$75K - $110K
$400
> $110K
$6,681
In order to relieve the students of the heavy financial burden, they are offered various scholarships and other financial aid by the college's financial aid department that totally focuses on providing financial assistance to help students pay for their education.
The process starts by filing a FAFSA application and receiving a SAR report to determine for what assistance he/she is eligible for.
Vista College FAFA Code is 017296.
The federal government and other non-profit organizations provide financial support. Under the federal student aid funding, more than $100 billion dollars are offered by the United States Government to cover tuition, books, materials, and other coursework necessities.
Some of the financial aids provided by the university are Federal Aids, Military Aids & Institutional Aids.
