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Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College is a public community college in San Antonio, Texas. It is one of five separately accredited colleges in the Alamo Colleges District.

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Open

Acceptance

$4,463

Net price

8,801

Enrollment

33%

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

C+

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

$4,463

Average net price

$3,412

In-state tuition

$9,952

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$500

Books & supplies

$11,946

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

2%

Students with federal loans

$13,393

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,680
$30–48K
$4,373
$48–75K
$6,248
$75–110K
$7,376
$110K+
$5,201

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

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After Graduation

$37,448

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,233

Median earnings (6 yrs)

33%

Graduation rate

Retention rate

64%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,156

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

8,801

Total enrollment

79%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

64%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women
37% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
77%
White
12%
Black
6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Palo Alto College FAQ

Is Palo Alto College a public or private school?

Palo Alto College is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX.

What is the acceptance rate at Palo Alto College?

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

How much does Palo Alto College cost?

The average annual net price at Palo Alto College is $4,463 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,412 in-state and $9,952 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Palo Alto College?

About 33% of students at Palo Alto College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Palo Alto College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Palo Alto College students earn a median of $37,448 per year.

How many students attend Palo Alto College?

Palo Alto College enrolls about 8,801 students.

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