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Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies Overview

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is a private not-for-profit institution located in Weslaco, Texas. Weslaco is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs.

What Is Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies Known For?

89 Undergraduate Awards
  • The undergraduate certificate is the highest award offered at VGI.

Where Is Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies?

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Contact details for VGI are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 345 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: 956-973-1945
Website: vgi.edu

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How Do I Get Into VGI?

You can apply to VGI online at: www.vgi.edu/valley-grande-institute-application/

Since Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies has an open admissions policy, you should not have any trouble getting into the school as long as you have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Can I Afford Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies?

100% Take Out Loans

Student Loan Debt

Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At VGI, approximately 100% of students took out student loans averaging $6,850 a year. That adds up to $27,400 over four years for those students.

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Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies Undergraduate Student Diversity

79 Full-Time Undergraduates
81% Women
100% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gender Diversity

Of the 79 full-time undergraduates at VGI, 19% are male and 81% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies students is as follows.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 76
White 0
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Basic Certificate Undergraduate Certificate TOTAL
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 11 48 59
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 0 16 16
Allied Health Professions 0 9 9
Health & Medical Administrative Services 5 0 5
TOTAL 16 73 89

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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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