Northeast Lakeview College

What Northeast Lakeview College does

Northeast Lakeview College (NLC) is a public community college established in 2007 and operated by the Alamo Colleges District, a Texas governmental taxing district serving Bexar County. The college operates from its main campus at 1201 Kitty Hawk Road in Universal City, Texas, with a satellite location in New Braunfels, and is one of five colleges within the district. NLC serves more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio through an open-door admissions policy, offering associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor's programs across more than 500 program offerings at the district level. Specialized academic programs include Cyber Defense, Nursing, and an Honors Academy, alongside workforce-focused job-skills training in welding, mechatronics, certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, and CompTIA certification preparation. The college maintains dual-enrollment partnerships with local high schools and adult-learner continuing-education pathways.

NLC's technology platform centers on three integrated district-wide systems: ACES (a student portal for registration, grades, and financial aid), AlamoONLINE (a learning management system supporting distance education), and AlamoGPS (a degree-planning and academic-advising tool). Student support is coordinated through the Nighthawk's Nest Advocacy Center, which provides integrated wraparound services including food assistance (via San Antonio Food Bank and New Braunfels Food Bank partnerships), 24/7 virtual mental health services through TimelyCare, free VIA bus transit through the U-Pass program, and crisis support through CrisisNow. Mental health is also delivered through Wellness 360 behavioral-health clinics. Sustainability infrastructure includes CPS Energy demand-response participation and recycled-water irrigation via SAWS partnership.

The college generates revenue through a mix of tuition and fees (structured by residency status), state of Texas appropriations tied to enrollment and performance metrics, property-tax allocations from Bexar County, federal financial aid (Pell Grants and student loans), and external grants and donations including support for the AlamoPROMISE free-tuition program. NLC is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Trustees plus a student trustee, with no private-equity, venture-capital, or individual ownership interests. The college holds active recognition including the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation Award, 2025 Great Place To Work Certification, 2026 Northside ISD Outstanding Partner of the Year, and Best Institutional Facility recognition from Live Oak Economic Development.

Name

Northeast Lakeview College

Legal name

Northeast Lakeview College

Website

https://alamo.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Northeast Lakeview College is a public community college in Universal City, Texas, part of the Alamo Colleges District, serving 6,000+ students from northeast Bexar County through associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and dual-enrollment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Urban/Metropolitan Community Colleges (EDAHADAL)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce skills training
• Online learning platform
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Universal City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Community college tuition from enrolled students, including in-district, out-of-district, and out-of-state rates.
2. State Funding: State of Texas funding for community colleges based on enrollment and performance metrics.
3. Property Tax Revenue: Alamo Colleges District receives property tax revenue from Bexar County communities.
4. Federal Financial Aid: Federal student aid programs including Pell Grants and student loans flow through the institution.
5. Grants and Donations: External grants and charitable donations supporting programs like AlamoPROMISE and student services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Northeast Lakeview College is a public community college providing associate degrees, certificates, continuing education, and workforce training to more than 6,000 students from northeast Bexar County and the ten Metrocom Communities. It delivers instruction through in-person campuses, the AlamoONLINE distance learning platform, and dual enrollment partnerships with local high schools, supported by wraparound services including academic advising, mental health counseling, and the Nighthawk's Nest Advocacy Center.

Product overview

Northeast Lakeview College offers a comprehensive community college educational ecosystem with over 350 certificate, associate, and bachelor programs. The institution provides a unified student experience through integrated platforms including ACES (student portal), AlamoONLINE (online learning), and AlamoGPS (degree planning). Student support services are coordinated through the Nighthawk's Nest Advocacy Center, while specialized programs include Cyber Defense, Nursing, Honors Academy, and workforce-focused Job Skills Training. Mental health services are delivered through partnerships with TimelyCare and CrisisNow. The college operates as part of the Alamo Colleges District alongside four other colleges, with programs designed to transfer to four-year universities or provide direct workforce preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nighthawk's Nest Advocacy Center: Student advocacy center providing integrated services including rental assistance, utility assistance, childcare, transportation, medical assistance, technology assistance, food assistance, mental health services, and connection to federal benefits application process.
• Nighthawks Nest

Products and services

• AlamoONLINE Online learning platform providing flexible course delivery for students needing access to classes anytime, anywhere, with full remote access to academic resources.
• AlamoPROMISE No-cost tuition program for eligible students covering the cost of college education, removing financial barriers to higher education across the Alamo Colleges District.
• ACES Portal Student portal providing access to course registration, grades, financial aid information, and core academic services for enrolled students of the Alamo Colleges District.
• AlamoGPS Degree planning and academic advising tool that helps students map their educational pathway and track progress toward graduation.
• Cyber Defense Program Specialized academic program focusing on cybersecurity education and training for students pursuing careers in information security.
• Nursing Program Healthcare-focused academic program preparing students for careers as registered nurses through comprehensive clinical and classroom instruction.
• Honors Academy Accelerated academic program offering enhanced educational experiences for high-achieving students seeking rigorous coursework and enrichment opportunities.
• Job Skills Training Career-focused continuing education programs including welding, industrial maintenance/mechatronics, certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, CompTIA certification prep, and Microsoft Office applications, primarily delivered at the NLC at New Braunfels location.
• High School Programs Dual enrollment and early college programs allowing high school students to begin their college education and career training while still in high school, delivered in partnership with local school districts.
• Nighthawk's Nest Advocacy Center Comprehensive student support center providing rental, utility, childcare, transportation, medical, technology, and food assistance, plus mental health services and federal benefits application support.
• TimelyCare 24/7 virtual mental health platform providing Alamo Colleges students with counseling sessions, psychiatric support referrals, and self-guided wellness resources including meditation and stress management tools.
• Wellness 360 Psychiatric care and behavioral health clinic offering evaluations and medication management for students, with services available at SAC and PAC campuses at costs as low as $5 per visit.
• CrisisNow 24/7 confidential crisis counseling hotline available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, and ASL, providing immediate mental health support to students in crisis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ students enrolled from Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TimelyCarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTimelyCare provides 24/7 virtual mental health support for Alamo Colleges students including counseling sessions, psychiatric care referrals, and self-guided wellness tools such as meditation and stress management.
• CPS EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPS Energy partners with Alamo Colleges on demand response programs to reduce peak electricity usage. Alamo Colleges participates in CPS Energy's demand response strategy, earning rebates for reducing energy consumption during high-demand periods, helping stabilize the electrical grid for the San Antonio community.
• VIA Metropolitan TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Alamo Colleges academic students can ride the VIA bus for FREE using their student ID as a U-Pass. This partnership provides free transportation to and from campus for students.
• San Antonio Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Nighthawk's Nest Food Pantry is partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank to reduce food insecurity among NLC students, providing food and toiletries along with assistance applying for federal assistance programs including SNAP benefits.
• New Braunfels Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with New Braunfels Food Bank to serve students at the NLC New Braunfels location, providing food assistance to students in need.
• Republic ServicesminorOthersContracted waste management company for recycling services across Alamo Colleges campuses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Houston Community College: Large Texas public community college system serving the Houston metro area. Comparable as a multi-campus public community college offering associate degrees, workforce credentials, and continuing education under similar state funding frameworks.
• Austin Community College: Texas public community college district serving the Austin metro area with multiple campuses. Comparable as a multi-campus community college system offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training funded through state appropriations and property taxes.
• Texas State Technical College: State-funded technical college system in Texas focused on technical and workforce programs. Comparable as a publicly funded postsecondary institution emphasizing career and technical education, particularly relevant for overlapping program areas like industrial maintenance and IT certifications.

Direct peers

• St. Philip's College: Sister college within the Alamo Colleges District, a public community college with a strong focus on healthcare and technical programs including nursing. Directly comparable in mission, governance structure, and student demographics to NLC.
• Northwest Vista College: Sister college within the Alamo Colleges District, also a public community college serving the northwest Bexar County area. Directly comparable as a peer college under the same district governance, similar associate degree and certificate offerings, and shared district-level resources.
• San Antonio College: The flagship sister college of the Alamo Colleges District, located in central San Antonio. Comparable as a public community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce programs, sharing the same administrative infrastructure and funding streams.
• Palo Alto College: Sister college within the Alamo Colleges District located in south San Antonio. Comparable as a public community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce programs under the same district administration, competing for the same regional student base.

Broad incumbents

• The University of Texas at San Antonio: Major public research university in San Antonio. Comparable as a regional four-year institution that accepts transfer students from community colleges and competes for the same San Antonio student market, particularly on transfer pathway positioning.
• University of the Incarnate Word: Private nonprofit university in San Antonio offering four-year degrees. Comparable as a regional higher education institution competing for the same San Antonio student population, though serving a different niche with bachelor's and graduate programs.
• Texas A&M University-San Antonio: Public four-year university in south San Antonio. Comparable as a regional public higher education institution that competes for transfer students from NLC's associate degree programs and serves overlapping student demographics in the San Antonio metro.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/nlcpr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NortheastLakeviewPR
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Northeast-Lakeview-College/111310202288468
• Instagraminstagram.com/northeastlakeview

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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