Vernon College: Review & Facts

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Vernon College is a small two-year, public school with 2,250 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1875 and is the only school located in Vernon, Texas.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at Vernon College.

Majors
Offered
23
VC implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 23 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical, Industrial Technologies, and Cosmetology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Vernon College student retention rate is very low at 37% (way below Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
37%
Bad
The graduation rate at VC is low: 36%. Approximately 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Vernon College is pretty decent -- 14:1. Find out more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very low, about $3,900 per year. The additional fees at Vernon College (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,700; this comes to a total of $6,600 annually.

Read the details about Vernon College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Vernon College will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Vernon College is $10.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at VC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (940) 552-6291 or check Vernon College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$1,000
Low
VC offers a distance education program.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Vernon College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Vernon College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 200 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is low -- approximately $1,000 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, VC seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Vernon College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Vernon College
4400 College Dr.
Vernon, Texas
76384-4092, USA
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