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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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