- The Victoria College is a multipurpose open-access public community college serving Victoria and the surrounding counties. Its mission is to create and provide high-quality educational programs and services which fulfill the needs of the individual and the community for intellectual growth, workforce training, and cultural and personal enrichment.
School Highlights
Victoria College serves 3,276 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 3,276 students
- In-state tuition: $124
- Out-state tuition: $158
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 155 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Victoria College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
155 staff
73 staff
Student Body
The student population of Victoria College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Victoria College diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,276 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
837 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
2,439 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
175 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
837 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,439 students
3,377 students
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
53%
47%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
35%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,100
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $124 is less than the state average of $3,340. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $158 is less than the state average of $5,798. The out-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$124
$3,340
Out-State Tuition Fees
$158
$5,798
Tuition Notes
Tuition is per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,200
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
- The Victoria Junior College was established as a part of the Victoria school system on February 4, 1925. During the first session of operation classes were conducted on the third floor of the Patti Welder High School while a new building was being constructed to house the college. This building, which joined the Patti Welder Junior High school, served as the college home until the end of the 1948-49 session. VC provides high-quality, yet affordable, education throughout our seven-county service area. Since 1925, The Victoria College has prepared students for continued university education, trained students in allied health and technical careers, and worked through adult education courses to provide enrichment, literacy and workforce skills development. All of these programs are presented to a culturally diverse, multi-generational student population. The College will use the traditional classroom and distance education technologies to provide the following credit and non-credit educational programs. The college offers University Transfer Programs, Workforce Education Programs, Developmental Education Programs, Continuing Education Programs and Adult Education Programs. The college offers Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.), Associate of Science Degree (A.S.), Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) and Certificate (CERT) programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Victoria College cost?
Victoria College's tuition is approximately $124 for In-State students and $158 for Out-State students.
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