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Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX·Public·alamo.edu/nvc/

Campus Identity

Northwest Vista College is a public community college in San Antonio, TX. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 87/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Northwest Vista College is a public community college in San Antonio, TX. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 87/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$2,970
In-State Tuition
+$142 fees
$13,980
Out-of-State Tuition
+$142 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

20,000+

Urban setting

Beach Access

141 miles

Rockport, TX

Ski Access

723 miles

Snow Creek Ski Area

Weather

Hot Climate

66°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

723 mi away
30 skiable acres6 lifts
837 mi away
50 skiable acres2 lifts
981 mi away

Nearest Beach

Rockport, TX

Ocean access within 141.5 miles

141 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · San Antonio, TX

54°Jan58°Feb65°Mar71°Apr78°May84°Jun86°Jul86°Aug81°Sep73°Oct63°Nov55°Dec

Station: SAN ANTONIO SEAWORLD · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

87/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety779697
77/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
96/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
97/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$2,970$13,980
Fees
$142$142
Total
$3,112$14,122
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

61 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
2,086 grads/yr$40,809
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's
129 grads/yr$48,330
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsCertificate
68 grads/yr
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociate's
42 grads/yr
Graphic CommunicationsCertificate
28 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Engineering, General
Associate's grads$73,123
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Associate's grads$63,465
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Associate's grads$59,338
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's1 grads$48,364
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's129 grads$48,330
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's grads$47,630
Biology, General
Associate's grads$47,186
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Associate's$43,859
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's2,086 grads$40,809
Psychology, General
Associate's grads$38,903

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Northwest Vista College located?

Northwest Vista College is located in San Antonio, TX. The main campus address is 3535 N. Ellison Drive, San Antonio, TX. It is a public institution offering 4-year degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Northwest Vista College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Northwest Vista College charges $2,970/year for in-state students and $13,980/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $14,122/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Northwest Vista College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Northwest Vista College the right fit for me?

Whether Northwest Vista College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($13,980/year out-of-state), campus culture in San Antonio, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Northwest Vista College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Northwest Vista College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
San Antonio, TX
Size
20,000+
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Hot · 66°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
87/100
Nearest Airport
San Antonio, TX (SKF) · 10 mialso SAT (15 mi), SSF (17 mi)

Location

San Antonio, TX

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.