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Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Amarillo College

Amarillo College (AC) is a public community college in Amarillo, Texas. It enrolls over 9,100 students and was established in 1929 as Amarillo Junior College. Amarillo College has a total of six campuses as of August 2023. As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of AC includes all of Carson, Castro, Deaf Smith, Moore, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, and Swisher Counties.

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Open

Acceptance

$4,600

Net price

7,399

Enrollment

32%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,600

Average net price

$2,136

In-state tuition

$4,704

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$2,072

Books & supplies

$10,854

Total cost of attendance

44%

Students receiving Pell grants

12%

Students with federal loans

$15,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,856
$30–48K
$4,129
$48–75K
$5,556
$75–110K
$6,328
$110K+
$8,143

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$41,302

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$34,698

Median earnings (6 yrs)

32%

Graduation rate

68%

Retention rate

65%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,528

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,399

Total enrollment

54%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

66% women
34% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
50%
White
35%
Black
6%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%

Amarillo College FAQ

Is Amarillo College a public or private school?

Amarillo College is a public institution located in Amarillo, TX.

What is the acceptance rate at Amarillo College?

Amarillo College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Amarillo College cost?

The average annual net price at Amarillo College is $4,600 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $2,136 in-state and $4,704 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Amarillo College?

About 32% of students at Amarillo College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Amarillo College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Amarillo College students earn a median of $41,302 per year.

How many students attend Amarillo College?

Amarillo College enrolls about 7,399 students.

Campus

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