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Harlingen, TX 78550
p. 956-428-4999
Harlingen, TX 78550
p. 956-428-4999
Vanguard Institute of Technology
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
94% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
73% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
578 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Harlingen, TX 78550
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,087 (48,405 urban / 2,682 rural) |
| Households | 16,555 (2.99 people per house) |
| Families | 12,468 (3.51 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 537 |
| Pop. — Asian | 557 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 38 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 408 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 41,243 |
| Pop. — Other | 9,673 |
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 Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $100 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 776 (101 male / 675 female) |
| Admitted | 729 (89 male / 640 female) |
| Admission rate | 94% |
| First-time Enrollment | 729 (89 male / 640 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 729 (89 male / 640 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 578 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Vanguard Institute of Technology use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests |  |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Vanguard Institute of Technology 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?
Vanguard Institute of Technology Ranks 5028th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,900 | 575 |  99% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $250 | 475 |  82% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,721 | 505 |  87% |
| Any financial aid type | 575 |  99% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Vanguard Institute of Technology?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 195 | 380 | 575 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | 3 | 3 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 195 | 383 | 578 |
Most Popular Programs
Vanguard Institute of Technology has over 10 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 1500 | $12,400 | N/A |
| 2 | Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 44 | $10,350 | N/A |
| 3 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 43 | $10,350 | N/A |
| 4 | Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 27 | $7,150 | N/A |
| 5 | Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist | 27 | $7,100 | N/A |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Vanguard Institute of Technology.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 154 | 158 | |
| 15 | 142 | 157 | |
| 10 | 71 | 81 | |
| 11 | 14 | 25 | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
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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