San Antonio College Tuition & Completion (2026)
San Antonio College is a public community college in San Antonio, Texas, with about 16,416 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,585 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,412. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (70.0%) and White (15.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,412
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,585 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 16,416 23.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 25.51%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 22.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 52.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 31,776
- Room & Board: $14,250 annual estimate
San Antonio College: what the data shows
Common questions about San Antonio College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is San Antonio College?
San Antonio College is located in San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78212-3941).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is San Antonio College public or private?
San Antonio College is a Public institution.
How much does San Antonio College cost?
Published tuition: $3,412 in-state, $9,952 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,585.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,842 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,529 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,248 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,472 |
| $110,001+ | $12,343 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,648.
How big is San Antonio College?
Total enrollment: 16,416 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 31,776 students.
About 24% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at San Antonio College?
150%-time completion rate: 25.51%.
What do graduates of San Antonio College earn?
Median earnings: $34,318 six years after entry; $39,711 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
34.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is San Antonio College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (1,681 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (268 completions)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician (135 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (117 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (75 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (71 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (67 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (65 completions)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General (62 completions)
- Music Management (58 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is San Antonio College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 25.51%; median earnings $39,711 at 10 years; net price $4,585. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,412
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Antonio College was $3,412.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,585
2024 Value
In 2024 San Antonio College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,585.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,340 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,585 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,648 4-Year In-State Tuition
$39,808 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,250 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,162 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$72,648 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for San Antonio College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at San Antonio College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for San Antonio College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,038 | $10,822 | $4,461 |
| 2014 | $2,088 | $10,740 | $6,904 |
| 2015 | $2,088 | $10,740 | $6,636 |
| 2016 | $2,188 | $11,274 | $7,235 |
| 2017 | $2,760 | $13,770 | $7,101 |
| 2018 | $2,820 | $13,830 | $4,642 |
| 2019 | $3,030 | $14,220 | $5,882 |
| 2020 | $3,112 | $14,122 | $6,564 |
| 2021 | $3,112 | $14,122 | $5,157 |
| 2022 | $3,262 | $14,272 | $6,800 |
| 2023 | $3,412 | $14,422 | $5,290 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
San Antonio College reported total enrollment of about 16,416 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (70.0%), White (15.8%), and Black or African American (7.2%). About 34.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
23.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at San Antonio College in 2024 is 16,416 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 31,776 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
25.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from San Antonio College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 21% male / 79% female
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician: 86% male / 14% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for San Antonio College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$39,711 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2065.27% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for San Antonio College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 1,681 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 268 completions
3. Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician: 135 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 117 completions
5. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 75 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 71 completions
7. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 67 completions
8. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 65 completions
9. Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: 62 completions
Most popular programs at San Antonio College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for San Antonio College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for San Antonio College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 52.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,993
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,702
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
San Antonio College is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 16,416 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (70.0%), White (15.8%), Black or African American (7.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 25.51%. Approximately 34.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
San Antonio, TX 78212-3941
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 25.51% graduation rate at San Antonio College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is San Antonio College located?
San Antonio College is located in San Antonio, TX.
How much does San Antonio College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,412 and average net price is $4,585 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,250 annually.
What is the student body demographics at San Antonio College?
San Antonio College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 31,776 students, Hispanic or Latino (70.0%), White (15.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend San Antonio College?
About 51.6% of students at San Antonio College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of San Antonio College earn?
Median earnings are $34,318 six years after entry and $39,711 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at San Antonio College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 25.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do San Antonio College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is San Antonio College public or private?
San Antonio College is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX.
Is San Antonio College an HBCU?
No. San Antonio College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is San Antonio College a tribal college?
No. San Antonio College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is San Antonio College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—San Antonio College reports 70.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is San Antonio College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for San Antonio College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- San Antonio, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.