Northwest Vista College

3535 North West Ellison Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251

http://www.accd.edu/nvc/index.htm

School Description

Provided by Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College is creating opportunities for success. We are building a dynamic college with a vibrant community and invite you to share the experience with us. Located at 3535 N. Ellison Drive, next to SeaWorld of Texas, our campus combines a beautiful Hill Country setting with attractive modern facilities and student-oriented technology.

We pride ourselves on a teaching and learning philosophy that emphasizes collaborative learning and critical thinking skills. Students can earn Associate degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, Certificates, Marketable Skills Achievement Awards tailored training for businesses, and community development via continuing education. Our flexible schedules include 16, 8 and 3-week semesters that are held daytime, evening, or via the Internet to accommodate the busy lives of our students.

Our partnerships with businesses and higher education institutions provide a wealth of opportunities for our students, community, faculty and staff. Please join us as we make a positive impact on the future of our community through the basic building blocks of knowledge.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
59%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 4,112
Students Receiving Aid:
48%
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Degree Programs at Northwest Vista College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Mass Communication/ Media Studies
      A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.
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    • Graphics & Multimedia See more schools with programs in Graphics & Multimedia
      • Web Design
        A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies.
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  • Education

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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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      • Teacher Assistant/Aide
        A program that prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings or in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, and students learning English. Includes instruction in techniques of general classroom supervision, maintaining order, assisting with lessons and carrying out related assignments.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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      • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
        A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public and community health, human and social services, health services administration, group counseling, health education, group advocacy, cross-cultural and multilingual communication, and applicable laws and policies.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using water storage, waterpower, and wastewater treatment systems. Includes instruction in water storage, power and/or treatment systems and equipment; testing and inspection procedures; system maintenance procedures; and report preparation.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
        A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting.
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      • Computer Programming/Programmer
        A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.
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Certificate Programs at Northwest Vista College

  • Communication & Media

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    • Graphics & Multimedia See more schools with programs in Graphics & Multimedia
      • Web Design
        A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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      • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology; principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics; drug identification; pharmacy laboratory procedures; prescription interpretation; patient communication and education; safety procedures; record-keeping; measurement and testing techniques; pharmacy business operations; prescription preparation; logistics and dispensing operations; and applicable standards and regulations.
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    • Mental & Social Health Services See more schools with programs in Mental & Social Health Services
      • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
        A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public and community health, human and social services, health services administration, group counseling, health education, group advocacy, cross-cultural and multilingual communication, and applicable laws and policies.
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  • Technology

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    • Networking See more schools with programs in Networking
      • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
        A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting.
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    • Software Development See more schools with programs in Software Development
      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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      • Computer Programming/Programmer
        A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 59%
Part-Time 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 46%
Hispanic 44%
African-American 5%
Asian 3%
Other 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 96%
Alabama 0%
New York 0%
Florida 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-District In-State Out-of-State
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 1,232 $ 2,192 $ 4,112
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 960 $ 1,920 $ 3,840
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 272 $ 272 $ 272
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,318 24%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,172 2%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 723 13%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,265 9%  
Any Aid:
  48%  

College Advice

Yahoo

Question: Tuition information for Northwest Vista College in San Antonio?

What is the tuition and credit cost hours? I tried looking at the website but it's not helping at all.
12 months ago

Best Answer

It depends on how many hours you are taking and if you are in-district, out-of-distrcit, or out-of-state. This is a link to the tuition rates for spring 2009: http://www.accd.edu/nvc/students/catalog/viewpage.asp?id=79&c=26 Look at the number of hours on the left and then follow it across to which category you fit in (in-district/out-of-district/or non texas resident) add the tuition and the pledged tuition together to get the total amount your tuition will be.

Question: Im about to start college and need help. (Northwest Vista)?

Well like the question says Im about to start college and I dont know what kind of school supplies to get. Binders, notebooks, pens and penicl's. I know i should wait till school starts and see what the prof says, but I hate that I dont like to wait till I cross the bridge to get my answer I get prepared on the trip to the bridge. Thanks in adavnce
29 months ago

Best Answer

just get alot of stuff to take notes with

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Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX 78251
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