Palo Alto College

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About

Palo Alto College is a public four-year college in San Antonio, TX, enrolling about 8,801 students.

On average, students who receive financial aid pay $4,463 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $11,946.

33% of students complete their degree within six years.

The student-to-faculty ratio is 31 to 1.

Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $37,448 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: Palo Alto College.

Tuition

In-state tuition

$3,412/yr

Out-of-state tuition

$9,952/yr

Total cost of attendance

$11,946/yr

Average net price

$4,463/yr

Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.

By the numbers

Acceptance rate

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SAT (middle 50%)

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ACT (middle 50%)

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Graduation rate

33%

Students

8,801

Students per faculty

31:1

Full cost of attendance

$11,946

Median earnings after 10 yrs

$37,448/yr

Fields of study

• Agriculture
• Computer & Information Sciences
• Culinary & Personal Services
• Education
• Engineering Technology
• Liberal Arts & Humanities
• Precision Production
• Health Professions & Nursing
• Business & Marketing

Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.

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