Victoria College
About Victoria College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Victoria College has taught on the Texas coastal plain since 1925 and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Nursing and electronics are among its largest programs, and close to a quarter of its students transfer on.
Founded
1925
Location
Victoria, Texas
Students
2,351
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
29.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,976
Out-of-state: $5,328
Avg Net Price
$3,043
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,382
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
29.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
60.2%
Transfer Out
23%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
34.7%
$/Student
$10.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 29.3% graduation rate is below average, but 60.2% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,976
In-State
$5,328
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,514
After Financial Aid
$3,043
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,144
Receive Grants
36.5%
Take Loans
7.1%
Tuition is $2,976/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $3,043.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Victoria College fund their education.
While in School
36.5%
Get Grants
Free money
7.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,254
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Victoria College.
Gender
66.4%
Female
34%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,351
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
50.8%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
28.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 66% of the student body. 50.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
2,351
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Victoria College fields 1 varsity team with 13 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
1
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
13
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
69% / 31%
9
Men
4
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Victoria Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,382
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
$32K
158 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$65K
85 grads
1yr Earnings
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
$64K
28 grads
1yr Earnings
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
$100K
22 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$49K
14 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
13 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.