| Type | Less than 2 year, Private |
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| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Continuous |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Students retention rate | 100% |
| On-time graduation rate | 73% |
Located in Weslaco, Texas, VGI is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.
One of the notable aspects of Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.
Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, VGI emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
VGI boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 78%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Admission
The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.
Tuition & Fees
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
| Program Length | 8 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $13,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $412 |
| Total Cost | $14,372 |
Medical/Clinical Assistant
| Program Length | 10 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,081 |
| Books and Supplies | $672 |
| Total Cost | $17,753 |
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
| Program Length | 11 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $472 |
| Total Cost | $20,794 |
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Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
| Program Length | 7 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,005 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,294 |
| Total Cost | $13,299 |
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Average Net Price
The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies was $11,079. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.
Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private Non Profit colleges in Texas and nationwide.
| Texas's average | $10,664 |
|---|---|
| National average | $17,795 |
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planOffered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 74 of freshman students at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies received on average $6,457 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Average Student Loans
In 2022, 97% of freshman students at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies received $7,439 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.
Financial Aid By Income Level
Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.
Academic Programs
Health Professions
Total number of students graduated under this category 110Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 210 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 154 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 155 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
73.8%
Dropout Rate
Out of 210 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 51 students dropped out of the school.
24.3%
Still Enrolled
From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 4 students are still enrolled in the school.
1.9%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at VGI is greatly skewed towards women students, with 83.3% of undergraduate students being women and 16.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 30, with 25 women and 5 men.
- men 16.7% 5 students
- women 83.3% 25 students
Students Age Diversity
- 25-29 27% 8 students
- 20-21 20% 6 students
- 30-34 20% 6 students
- 18-19 13% 4 students
- 22-24 13% 4 students
- 35-39 3% 1 students
- 50-64 3% 1 students
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
Educational Offerings
- Occupational
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
Veteran Services
- Credit for military training