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Northwest Vista College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 32 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in San Antonio, Texas, NWVC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northwest Vista College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northwest Vista College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at NWVC is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 66% at NWVC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,592

Cost of attendance at Northwest Vista College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,122

Cost of attendance at Northwest Vista College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Northwest Vista College received on average $3,946 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,946
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 500 39% $5,244 $2,621,770
Other Federal Grant 500 39% $5,645 $2,822,270
State Grant/Scholarships 597 47% $1,522 $908,621
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 58 5% $2,278 $132,107
Total Grant & Scholarships 979 77% $3,946 $3,862,998

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest Vista College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwest Vista College students is 32.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.9%.

32.0%

  • asian 57.1% 24 students
  • African American 25.9% 21 students
  • white 37.7% 86 students
  • hispanic 30.6% 283 students
  • Mixed Race 23.5% 4 students

Service Offerings

Northwest Vista College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwest Vista College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training