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345 S. Texas Blvd.
Weslaco, TX 78596
p. 956-973-1945
w. www.valleygrandeinstitute.com
Weslaco, TX 78596
p. 956-973-1945
w. www.valleygrandeinstitute.com
Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
90% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
405 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Weslaco, TX 78596
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,320 (48,910 urban / 2,410 rural) |
| Households | 14,088 (3.62 people per house) |
| Families | 11,881 (4.02 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 160 |
| Pop. — Asian | 375 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 243 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 42,148 |
| Pop. — Other | 9,235 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| 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 | |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies 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 Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
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?
Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies Ranks 2687th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,000 | 275 |  73% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,500 | 15 |  4% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,000 | 260 |  69% |
| Any financial aid type | 315 |  84% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | 15 | 16 |
Hispanic | 153 | 205 | 358 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 20 | 11 | 31 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 174 | 231 | 405 |
Most Popular Programs
Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies has over 5 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 1530 | $15,210 | $900 |
| 2 | Physical Therapy/Therapist | 715 | $7,445 | $280 |
| 3 | Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant | 620 | $6,056 | $686 |
| 4 | Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 643 | $6,500 | $360 |
| 5 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 740 | $7,750 | $429 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 217 | 400 | |
| 54 | 52 | 106 | |
| N/A | 47 | 47 | |
| 5 | 7 | 12 | |
| N/A | 1 | 1 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 10 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
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