Vista College

Vista College is a nonprofit, accredited institution of higher education offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Founded in 1970, we are proud to have pioneered the first degree program in computer science for women in the U.S., as well as pioneering programs in math, engineering, and nursing among others. Today our diverse student body numbers over 2,000 from all 50 states and more than 30 countries around the world.

Vista College is a private, nonprofit school dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals. We offer education and training for careers in healthcare, business management and trade skills.

Established in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy as an extension of Saint Mary's College High School, Vista College was one of the first colleges to be established as a two-year institution with evening classes exclusively for women. The original campus was located on the grounds of Saint Mary’s Seminary & University; today all programs are offered at our main location on Hamilton Avenue in San Rafael (except Practical Nursing).A pioneer among California community colleges when it became independent from Contra Costa Community College District in 1974, Vista has grown into a comprehensive college.

Vista College is a private, nonprofit, degree-granting institution. Vista offers more than 100 programs in 80 fields of study on campus and online for both traditional and non-traditional students. Vista College has been providing affordable education since 1971 when the school was founded in California's San Gabriel Valley by local residents seeking to improve educational opportunities for their children.

Vista College is a private, Christian college in San Diego. We provide an excellent education at an affordable price. Our students have gone on to become doctors, lawyers, teachers and business owners- all because of the quality education they received from Vista College.

Vista College is a private, for-profit institution of higher education. Vista College provides students with an educational experience that balances rigorous academics and personalized attention to help them achieve their goals. 

In addition to our main campus in San Diego, California we offer classes at five satellite campuses as well as online courses. Our academic programs include associate degrees and certificates in arts/design, business administration, healthcare management, information technology or medical assisting. We also provide career services such as resume writing tips and job placement assistance so that graduates are ready for the workforce upon graduation from Vista College.

Location: United States, New Mexico