School Highlights
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound serves 56 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
3 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound has declined by 34% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 116% over five years.
Total Enrollment
56 students
2,097 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
56 students
737 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
119 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
56 students
737 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Black
9%
27%
% White
51%
55%
% Hawaiian
34%
1%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,160
$10,900
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$17,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound's ranking?
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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