Northwest Vista College is a college of the Alamo Community College District along with its sister colleges that include Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College, San Antonio College and Northeast Lakeview College in serving Bexar County and the surrounding areas.
School Highlights
Northwest Vista College serves 16,604 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 16,604 students
In-state tuition: $5,550
Out-state tuition: $10,740
Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Northwest Vista College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The Northwest Vista College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,604 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
3,064 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
13,540 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
983 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,064 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,540 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
64%
40%
% White
4%
6%
% Hawaiian
21%
24%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3198%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,200
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,550 is more than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,740 is more than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,550
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,740
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,523
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,341
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Established in 1994, with a donation of approximately 137 acres
from World Savings and Loan Association, Northwest Vista College
began holding classes in off-campus locations in the fall of 1995
with an enrollment of 12 students. The college began construction
of its campus in July 1997 and the Mountain Laurel Hall opened to
students in October 1998. The campus celebrated its grand opening
in October 1999 with the completion of the Manzanillo Hall and the
Huisache Hall. Located on 137 acres, Northwest Vista College is
comprised of the following buildings: Manzanillo Hall,, Mountain
Laurel Hall, Huisache Hall, Pecan Hall, Texas Persimmon Physical
Plant and the Boardwalk. The Manzanillo Hall houses the
state-of-the-art Learning Resource Center, the Student Success
Center and the college's administration offices. The Huisache Hall
is home to the bookstore, the college's Kinesiology and Multimedia
Technology programs, the Office of Student Engagement, the student
lounge, banquet facilities and refreshment vending facilities. The
Mountain Laurel Hall is home to classrooms, laboratories, and
faculty offices. The Pecan Hall is home to the Center for Workforce
and Community Education, classrooms, dance studios, and computer
labs. The Boardwalk includes 23,000 square feet of additional
classroom space. The college offers programs in Academic
Foundations, Communication Arts, Arts & Humanities, Business &
Government, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social and Computer
Sciences and Support Areas. Northwest Vista College offers
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied
Science degrees, Certificates, and Marketable Skills Achievement
Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northwest Vista College cost?
Northwest Vista College's tuition is approximately $5,550 for In-State students and $10,740 for Out-State students.
In what neighborhood is Northwest Vista College located?
Northwest Vista College is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Far West Side.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Northwest Vista College is Hallmark University (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 16,604 students
In-state tuition: $5,550
Out-state tuition: $10,740
Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
