Victoria College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Victoria College is a public community college in Victoria, Texas, enrolling about 2,351 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,043 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,976. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (60.2%) and White (28.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,976
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,043 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,351 34.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.27%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 34.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,215
- Room & Board: $9,276 annual estimate
Victoria College: what the data shows
Common questions about Victoria College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Victoria College?
Victoria College is located in Victoria, TX (ZIP 77901).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Victoria College public or private?
Victoria College is a Public institution.
How much does Victoria College cost?
Published tuition: $2,976 in-state, $5,328 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,043.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,144 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,101 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,165 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,188 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $11,904.
How big is Victoria College?
Total enrollment: 2,351 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,215 students.
About 34% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Victoria College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.27%.
First-year retention: 60.2%.
What do graduates of Victoria College earn?
Median earnings: $34,679 six years after entry; $42,382 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
36.50% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Victoria College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- 00.0300 (155 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (109 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (87 completions)
- Chemical Technology/Technician (57 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (51 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (39 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (32 completions)
- Cloud Computing (24 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (21 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Victoria College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.27%; median earnings $42,382 at 10 years; net price $3,043. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,976
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Victoria College was $2,976.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,043
2024 Value
In 2024 Victoria College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,043.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,172 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,043 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$11,904 4-Year In-State Tuition
$21,312 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,276 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,852 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$55,408 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Victoria College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.50% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Victoria College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Victoria College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,490 | $4,500 | $7,798 |
| 2014 | $2,640 | $4,650 | $7,199 |
| 2015 | $2,640 | $4,650 | $7,439 |
| 2016 | $2,640 | $4,650 | $8,419 |
| 2017 | $2,640 | $4,650 | $6,690 |
| 2018 | $2,232 | $5,880 | $5,736 |
| 2019 | $2,400 | $4,392 | $5,629 |
| 2020 | $2,496 | $4,704 | $5,635 |
| 2021 | $2,568 | $4,872 | $5,404 |
| 2022 | $2,712 | $5,112 | $5,198 |
| 2023 | $2,853 | $5,256 | $4,550 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Victoria College reported total enrollment of about 2,351 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (60.2%), White (28.7%), and Black or African American (5.0%). About 36.50% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Victoria College in 2024 is 2,351 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,215 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.23% 100% Completion Time
29.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.23% of students graduating from Victoria College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- 00.0300: 30% male / 70% female
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 91% male / 9% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Victoria College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$42,382 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.77% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3381.93% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Victoria College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. 00.0300: 155 completions
2. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 109 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 87 completions
4. Chemical Technology/Technician: 57 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 51 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 39 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 32 completions
8. Cloud Computing: 24 completions
9. Welding Technology/Welder: 21 completions
Most popular programs at Victoria College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Victoria College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Victoria College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,011
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,169
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Victoria College is a public institution located in Victoria, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were 00.0300, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,351 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (60.2%), White (28.7%), Black or African American (5.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.27%. Approximately 36.50% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Victoria, TX 77901
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.27% graduation rate at Victoria College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Victoria College located?
Victoria College is located in Victoria, TX.
How much does Victoria College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,976 and average net price is $3,043 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,276 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Victoria College?
Victoria College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,215 students, Hispanic or Latino (60.2%), White (28.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Victoria College?
About 50.8% of students at Victoria College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Victoria College earn?
Median earnings are $34,679 six years after entry and $42,382 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Victoria College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Victoria College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Victoria College public or private?
Victoria College is a public institution located in Victoria, TX.
Is Victoria College an HBCU?
No. Victoria College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Victoria College a tribal college?
No. Victoria College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Victoria College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Victoria College reports 60.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Victoria College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Victoria College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Victoria, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.