School Information

28.4
Total Enrollment 454
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies

http://www.valleygrandeinstitute.com
345 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, Texas 78596
(956) 973-1945

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies has as its primary mission the task of offering a program in Vocational Nursing as well as programs in the field of Allied Health. The Advisory Board, consisting of prominent members from the public and private sectors of business, public service, medical and other fields, guide the school in all of its programming and planning. This kind of input from the committee enables Valley Grande Institute to stay ahead of industry and technologic changes; in its committment to provide the lastest and best in technology, facilities, equipment, and training of the students.

General Information
Institution Type < 2-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities None
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies, 73.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 98.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,332), and 75% receive loans ($5,927 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,824.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is $25,905 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Percent of In-State Undergrads     95.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     96.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     70.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (956) 973-1945
Admissions Office Email http://vgi.edu/contact-us/
Admissions Office Address 345 South Texas Boulevard Weslaco, TX 78596-6018
Admissions Transfer URL http://vgi.edu/admission/
Admissions Website http://vgi.edu/admission/
Application Fee $100
 
Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Health professions and related clinical sciences 705
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 50
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 70
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 63
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 195
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 227
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant 78
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 22
 
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