Victoria College
Location and Contact Information
2200 E Red RiverVictoria, TX 77901
USA
Main Tel: (361) 573-3291
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Victoria College, also referred to as VC, is located in Victoria , Texas and was established in February, 1925. Its first classes started in the Patti Welder High School. This college was originally known as Victoria Junior College and received present name in 1949. VC offers its students continued university education programs and degrees in a variety of study areas including allied health as well as technical careers.
The students of Victoria College have access to a number of student clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Government Association and Gamma Beta Phi Society. The male students in the college play games including basketball and the female students take part in sports such as volleyball.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, computer science and engineering, science and laboratory technician, and office and administration.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,090 |
Financial Aid
Victoria College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 40% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 38% | $4,581 |
| Institutional Grant | 15% | $1,501 |
| Federal Grant | 35% | $3,582 |
| Pell Grant | 35% | $3,227 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $1,022 |
| State or Local Grant | 19% | $1,431 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 11% | $5,888 |
| Federal Loan | 11% | $5,888 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Victoria College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette | Lafayette, IN | 6,685 |
| 2 | Southern University at New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 3,104 |
| 3 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee | Okmulgee, OK | 3,558 |
| 4 | Ivy Tech Community College-Bloominton | Bloomington, IN | 5,385 |
| 5 | Southern Polytechnic State University | Marietta, GA | 4,818 |
| 6 | Clayton State University | Morrow, GA | 6,074 |
| 7 | Tompkins Cortland Community College | Dryden, NY | 3,269 |
| 8 | Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | 4,229 |
| 9 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | 5,253 |
| 10 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | 5,730 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 329 | 26 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 252 | 20 |
| < 1 year certificate | 34 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 57 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 25 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 16 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,008 in 2009-2010 (2,472 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Science/Studies
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Development
LAW
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting