NVC Ranks High On Niche and BestColleges.com
September 21, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Antonio (September 21, 2021) - Northwest Vista College (NVC) was recently ranked the No. 1 community college in San Antonio, No. 2 in Texas and 34 in the nation by Niche.com for 2022 Best Colleges, a national search and data tool that helps millions of students and families find schools, colleges and universities. Niche uses academic, financial and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with reviews from students and alumni.
NVC also ranked as the No. 4 community college in Texas on BestColleges.com for 2021. BestColleges.com ranking is based on data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Navigator, both of which are hosted by the National center for Educational Statistics.
Both rankings were published in August.
NVC is a part of the Alamo Colleges District, which also includes San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, Palo Alto College and Northeast Lakeview College. Sister colleges within the Alamo College District also rank high on these ranking sites.
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Contact:
Renata Serafin, M.A., APR, CDMP, PCM
Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications
Northwest Vista College (NVC), part of the Alamo Colleges District, is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The college opened in 1995 with 12 students and has grown to one of the largest institutions of higher education in San Antonio and the region with current enrollment exceeding 17,000 students. Located in Westover Hills, NVC’s expanding agreements with business and higher education partnerships provide a wealth of opportunities for students and the community.
NVC was the only community college in San Antonio and one of eight in Texas that was invited in 2021 to compete for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s highest recognition in community college education. The Aspen Prize recognizes excellence in teaching and learning, certificate and degree completion, transfer and bachelor’s attainment, workforce success as well as equity for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.