Palo Alto College
Palo Alto College is a Public, 2-4 years located in San Antonio, TX. Palo Alto College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Palo Alto College is $6,892 for Texas residents and $14,422 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.05% from last year at Palo Alto.
- Total 10,641 students have enrolled in Palo Alto and, of that, 3,632 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Palo Alto offers 93 programs.
- The graduation rate of Palo Alto is 25% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Palo Alto College is $6,892 for Texas residents and $14,422 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.05% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,690 | $14,220 |
| 2021 | $6,592 | $14,122 |
| 2022 | $6,592 | $14,122 |
| 2023 | $6,742 | $14,272 |
| 2024 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Palo Alto College offers 92 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Palo Alto College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 63 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 12 | 0 |
| Total | 92 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 20 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 19 |
| Business Administration and Management | 9 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 1,114 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 99 |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | 31 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 11 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 10 |
Student Population
Total 10,641 students have enrolled to Palo Alto College. By gender, there are 4,129 male and 6,512 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.63 to 1.
Palo Alto College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,632 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Asian | 128 | 56 | 72 |
| Black or African American | 474 | 201 | 273 |
| Hispanic | 8,232 | 3,106 | 5,126 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| White | 1,386 | 584 | 802 |
| Two or More Races | 216 | 87 | 129 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 177 | 84 | 93 |
| Total | 10,641 | 4,129 | 6,512 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Palo Alto College is 25% and the transfer-out rate is 11%. The average financial aid amount is $3,955 and 30% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 25% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Retention Rate | 36% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,955 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 28 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 139 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 344 |