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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College is a large, public institution located in San Antonio, tx. Palo Alto College offers associate degrees or certifications in 71 majors.

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college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 7,756 undergraduates
cost $6,742 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! Palo Alto College is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 28:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
28 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Health and Medical Administrative Services

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $6,742
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $500
Cost of attendance* $7,242
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Out of state

Annual tuition $14,272
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $500
Cost of attendance* $14,772
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Estimated annual cost $14,772 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Palo Alto College has a total enrollment of 7,756, with gender‑binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

10,641

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
13%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
77%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
2%
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Campus info

map 1400 W Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78224-2499
phone 210-212-5266
address alamo.edu/pac/

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Palo Alto College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Palo Alto College?

Palo Alto College is located in San Antonio, tx.

How much does it cost for 2 years at Palo Alto College?  
The estimated cost for 2 years at Palo Alto College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $14,484 .

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