Private Non-profit 📍 Weslaco, Texas 👥 84 students

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies

#66 of 406 in Texas

🟢 Excellent

80% Graduation Rate

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4-Year Graduation Rate (150% time)

80%

40% 60% 80%

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80%

Graduation Rate

150% completion time

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40%

Retention Rate

First-year full-time students

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N/A

Acceptance Rate

Overall admission rate

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N/A

In-State Tuition

Per year

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$12,051

Avg Net Price

After grants & aid

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$33,472

Median Salary

10 years after enrollment

What does graduation rate tell you?

The graduation rate measures the share of students who complete their degree within 150% of normal program time — for a 4-year degree, that's 6 years. A higher rate signals stronger academic support, financial aid, and student services. Low graduation rates may indicate higher dropout risk, often tied to cost, academic fit, or institutional support gaps. Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies's 80% graduation rate places it in the Excellent tier — ranked among the top-completing colleges in the country.

Top Graduation Rates in Texas

#	College	Grad Rate	Rating	Retention	In-State Tuition
1	South Texas Barber College Inc Corpus Christi	100%	🟢 Excellent	40%	N/A
2	UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio 410 San Antonio	100%	🟢 Excellent	40%	N/A
3	Messenger College Bedford	100%	🟢 Excellent	57%	$11,620
4	Culinary Institute Inc Houston	100%	🟢 Excellent	33%	$18,827
5	Salon & Spa Institute Brownsville	100%	🟢 Excellent	N/A	N/A

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Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Graduation rate = students completing within 150% of normal program time. Last updated: May 13, 2026.