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Mountain View College
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Mountain View College Academics
Mountain View College, popularly termed as MVC, is affiliated with the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD). MVC was established in 1970. Mountain View College is accredited to award associate’s degrees by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This educational institution offers associate’s degrees in arts, sciences, and teaching. Students can also opt for Emphasis Degrees, and Field of Study Degrees.
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. It is a lower-division course that leads to the Texas teacher certification.
The college has designed a special “emphasis” degree applicable in specific majors, designed for students who wish to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree at another institution. It includes the college core curriculum in addition to the student’s desired major programs. Students pursuing an emphasis degree should work closely with an advisor to ensure that all courses are transferred to the major at the student’s preferred institution.
Mountain View College offers distance learning programs as well. The college also has certificate courses as a part of the Career and Technical Program offerings.
Mountain View College Admissions
Mountain View College provides has an open admissions policy. Students can apply online at the official college website. Applicants can even download and print the application, then fill in the form and can mail or fax it. The college needs a fully completed application form, furnished with official high school transcripts, a copy of GED certificate and/or a copy of any diploma acquired by the applicant. Depending on the type of applicant, the college may demand additional documents. Freshmen must be at least 18 years of age with a GED certificate or high school diploma.
Mountain View College Financial Aid
Financial aid may be classified as gift aid which includes grants and scholarships that students are not required to repay, work study which involves an award that must be earned through employment and loans which must be repaid.
Mountain View College offers more than 350 scholarships through the Dallas County Community College District Foundation (DCCCD) that is committed to help students achieve their educational goals. Students can also opt for a special DCCCD program called Rising Star. The college helps students in obtaining financial aid through programs like the Erin Tierney Kramp Encouragement Award, and the R. Jan LeCroy Scholars Program.
Applicants need to fill in a financial aid application, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal aid is granted only to U.S citizens. Texas residents can apply for Texas state aid.
Mountain View College Students
The department of Student Programs and Resources (SPAR) concentrates on enhancing development values and leadership skills through co-curricular activities such as travel excursions, and out-of-town study programs. SPAR has a number of clubs like Aviation Club, Chess Club, Art Club and the Student Government Association (SGA). Through SPAR, students can join the college Student Club which helps them to meet local and national speakers, and volunteers within the community.
Students get the opportunity to visit homes of famous writers during the Boston Excursion held in the spring semester. Breckenridge Educational Center and Washington D.C. are among the summer leadership programs held annually at the college. Students interested in the legislative process get a chance to participate in active democracy in the Austin Internship held during the spring break week bi-annually.
Apart from this, the college offers a vast array of exciting experiences to succor academic success and ensure intellectual growth. The college enlists volunteer support from outstanding students who play an integral part in a vast range of campus activities.
Mountain View College Athletics
Mountain View College boasts of an elaborate College Athletic Department that aims at fostering a holistic development of mind and body of their students. The college is a part of the Metro Athletic Conference and athletics teams participate in Division III varsity sports. Men’s sports include baseball, soccer, and basketball. The college has women’s athletics team for volleyball, soccer and basketball.
Information Summary
Ranks 2516th overall and 116th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
45.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,370 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
23 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
61% / 45% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
7,022 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Dallas, TX 75211-6599
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,693 (68,693 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 18,806 (3.61 people per house) |
| Families | 14,502 (4.1 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 5,444 |
| Pop. — Asian | 921 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 57 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 865 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 34,342 |
| Pop. — Other | 29,896 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 88th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | N/A | N/A |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | N/A | N/A |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | N/A | N/A |
| Larceny-theft | 34 | 4.85 |
| Vehicle theft | 12 | 1.71 |
| Property crime | 46 | 6.56 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Mountain View College?
Ranks 3972nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,170 | $2,160 | $3,450 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $39 | $72 | $115 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,370 | $3,360 | $4,650 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,372 | $14,362 | $15,652 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,362 | $7,352 | $8,642 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $990  $1,170 |
$1,800  $2,160 |
$2,880  $3,450 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,620  $7,010 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,580  $3,992 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,580  $3,992 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Mountain View College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Mountain View College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Mountain View College Ranks 4575th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,633 | 201 |  46% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $806 | 56 |  13% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,038 | 68 |  16% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,427 | 26 |  6% |
| Any financial aid type | 272 |  62% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Mountain View College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 23 | 13 | 36 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 714 | 1,346 | 2,060 |
Hispanic | 1,333 | 1,834 | 3,167 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 113 | 121 | 234 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 10 | 19 | 29 |
White Non-Hispanic | 631 | 693 | 1,324 |
Race Unknown | 73 | 99 | 172 |
| Total | 2,897 | 4,125 | 7,022 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Mountain View College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 159 | 235 | |
| 19 | 21 | 40 | |
| 7 | 25 | 32 | |
| 17 | 3 | 20 | |
| 11 | 8 | 19 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Mountain View College Ranks 1146th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $58,993 ($62,049 male / $54,314 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 81 (49 male / 32 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 277 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $837,393 |
Mountain View College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Mountain View College is a part of the Dallas County Community College District. It is a community college located in Western Park in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas in Texas. The college was established in 1970. The college has about 10,000 credit students enrolled and 9,000 students enrolled in continuing education courses.
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