·Public Community College
Northwest Vista College (NVC) is a public community college founded in 1995, serving the rapidly growing northwest San Antonio, Texas area as part of the Alamo Colleges District — one of the largest community college systems in the United States. NVC opened with just 12 students and has grown to serve more than 22,000 students annually, earning recognition as one of the top community colleges in the nation for student success and completion rates. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs closely aligned with regional employer needs and seamless pathways to universities throughout Texas. NVC is consistently ranked among the best community colleges in Texas for student completion and affordability, and is known for its vibrant campus culture embodied by mascot Wildcat Willie, dedicated faculty, and commitment to access and equity for students of all backgrounds throughout the greater San Antonio community.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$10,740
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,952
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
