School Highlights
Vista College-Online serves 574 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Vista College-Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Vista College-Online
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
81 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
15
9
Student Body
The student population of Vista College-Online has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Vista College-Online diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
574 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
574 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
924 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
574 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
19%
9%
% Black
36%
40%
% White
30%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
24%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
11%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
18%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.85%
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,765
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
69%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Vista College-Online?
The acceptance rate of Vista College-Online is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Vista College-Online's ranking?
Vista College-Online ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Most Programs Offered.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Vista College-Online is Chicago School of Professional Psychology-College Of Nursing (1.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Chicago School of Professional Psychology-College Of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
2101 Waterview Pkwy
Richardson, TX 75080
(312) 329-6600
Richardson, TX 75080
(312) 329-6600
1.8 miles
| 103 students
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Private for-profit
12606 Greenville Ave Ste 130
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 221-3400
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 221-3400
3.0 miles
| 650 students
Brookhaven College
Public
3939 Valley View Ln
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
(972) 860-4700
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
(972) 860-4700
5.1 miles
| 13,718 students
Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas
Private for-profit
8080 Park Lane, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 692-8080
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 692-8080
5.9 miles
| 331 students
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