Northwest Vista College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,970

2021 Average Net Price

$6,290

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.84%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

16,604

18.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

32%

418 Graduates

About

Northwest Vista College is a higher education institution located in Bexar County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northwest Vista College were General Studies (2,322 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (173 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (62 degrees).

In 2021, 2,838 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Vista College. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,836 degrees), 2.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (616 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Vista College is $2,970, which is $−4,998 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Vista College is $2,970, which is $−4,998 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,290.

In 2021, 36% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Vista College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,970

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northwest Vista College was $2,970. The cost of tuition at Northwest Vista College is $−4,998 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest Vista College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,290

2021 Value

1.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwest Vista College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,290. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwest Vista College grew by 1.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest Vista College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,954

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Vista College was of $8,954 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.63% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 40.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest Vista College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

36% of undergraduate students at Northwest Vista College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.7% with respect to 2020, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Vista College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.84%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest Vista College was 1.84%, which represents 15 out of the 817 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northwest Vista College had a total enrollment of 16,604 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Vista College is 3,064 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,540. This means that 18.5% of students enrolled at Northwest Vista College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Vista College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% White, 6.42% Black or African American, 3.82% Two or More Races, 3.62% Asian, 0.175% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northwest Vista College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (39.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (28.3%) and White Female (9.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Vista College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,604 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Vista College is 3,064 and the part-time enrollment is 13,540. This means that 18.5% of students enrolled at Northwest Vista College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest Vista College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest Vista College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Northwest Vista College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest Vista College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
10,829 enrolled students
White
3,217 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,066 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Vista College is 65.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% White, 6.42% Black or African American, 3.82% Two or More Races, 3.62% Asian, 0.175% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 179 students (1.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 612 more women than men received degrees from Northwest Vista College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Vista College is hispanic or latino (1,836 degrees awarded). There were 2.98 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (616 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northwest Vista College is General Studies (2,322 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (173 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (62 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Vista College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (86 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,384 degrees), and EDUCATION. (173 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Vista College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,666,123 people), Software developers (496,444 people), Secondary school teachers (424,589 people), Education administrators (261,364 people), and Other managers (203,706 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Vista College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (86 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,384 degrees), EDUCATION. (173 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (80 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Vista College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Northwest Vista College are Communication Technologies (86 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,384 degrees), EDUCATION. (173 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (80 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Vista College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,801,538 people), Computer Systems Design (577,550 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (315,298 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (215,498 people), and Insurance carriers (126,304 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest Vista College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
2,322 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
173 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
62 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Northwest Vista College was General Studies with 2,322 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northwest Vista College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,113

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,725

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,113 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Vista College, which is 0.645 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,725).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest Vista College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 885 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Vista College in General Studies, which is 0.616 times less than the 1437 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1437 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Vista College in General Studies, which is 1.62 times more than the 885 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Northwest Vista College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (59.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northwest Vista College is Female and Asian (59.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,836 degrees awarded
White
616 degrees awarded
Black or African American
212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Vista College is hispanic or latino (1,836 degrees awarded). There were 2.98 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (616 degrees).

0.388% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,176 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
660 degrees awarded
White Female
328 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Vista College is hispanic or latino female (1,176 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (660 degrees).

Operations

Northwest Vista College employs 50 Instructors, 47 Professors and 46 Assistant professors. Most academics at Northwest Vista College are Male Instructor (26), Female Assistant professor (26), and Female Instructor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Vista College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 107 employees, Service, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$33.4M

2021 Salaries

1.38%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Northwest Vista College paid a median of $33.4M in salaries, a 1.38% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.3M

Instructional Salaries

170

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northwest Vista College paid a total of $11.3M to 170 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

107 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest Vista College were Instructor with 50 employees, Professor with 47 employees, and Assistant professor with 46 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Vista College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 107 employees, Service with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest Vista College was Male Instructor with 26 employees, Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Female Instructor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwest Vista College.