Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,624
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Two-year, large
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higher-part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 63.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 54.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 34.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 23.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 14.7%
Black: 6.0%
Hispanic: 74.9%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.2%
Black: 6.0%
Hispanic: 74.9%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $10,706
In-State tuition: $3,112Out-of-State tuition: $14,122
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,996 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $28,391 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,304 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 1.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $13,393 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $142 (2021)
Household Income | Net Cost |
---|---|
0-$30k | $3,745 |
$30k-48k | $5,233 |
$48k-75k | $6,933 |
$75k-110k | $8,725 |
$110k+ | $10,706 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 86.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $13,393 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $6,828 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
---|---|
@1 Year | 32.1% (2015) |
@3 year | 41.6% (2017) |
@5 year | 56.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 24.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 30.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $25,689 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $33,937 (2020)
Popular Majors
Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Associate's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | 10 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | 5 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 5 | ||||
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | 21 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | 5 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 1 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 10 | ||||
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 39 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 17 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 17 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Computer Science. | 6 | ||||
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | 40 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | 25 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 103 | $9,430 | $108 | $24,121 ($2,010) | $37,357 ($3,113) |
Associate's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 9 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 6 | ||||
Associate's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 937 | $24,028 ($2,002) | $36,052 ($3,004) | ||
Associate's Degree | Biology, General. | 12 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 16 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Psychology, General. | 16 | $29,676 ($2,473) | |||
Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 28 | $31,627 ($2,636) | $31,397 ($2,616) | ||
Associate's Degree | Social Work. | 9 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Economics. | 2 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Air Transportation. | 5 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Air Transportation. | 1 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 27 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 13 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 35 | $34,331 ($2,861) | |||
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 131 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 99 | $29,901 ($2,492) | $33,857 ($2,821) | ||
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 62 | ||||
Associate's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $66,582Full time faculty: 53%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 32.0
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