Amarillo College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Amarillo College is a public community college in Amarillo, Texas, serving roughly 7,399 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,600 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,136. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (50.0%) and White (34.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,136
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,600 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,399 46.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.27%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 28.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,016
- Room & Board: $8,171 annual estimate
Amarillo College: what the data shows
Common questions about Amarillo College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Amarillo College?
Amarillo College is located in Amarillo, TX (ZIP 79109).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Amarillo College public or private?
Amarillo College is a Public institution.
How much does Amarillo College cost?
Published tuition: $2,136 in-state, $4,704 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,600.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,856 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,129 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,556 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,328 |
| $110,001+ | $8,143 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,544.
How big is Amarillo College?
Total enrollment: 7,399 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,016 students.
About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Amarillo College?
150%-time completion rate: 32.27%.
First-year retention: 67.8%.
What do graduates of Amarillo College earn?
Median earnings: $34,698 six years after entry; $41,302 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,000.
44.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Amarillo College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (342 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (227 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (179 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (161 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (142 completions)
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (108 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (108 completions)
- Psychology, General (76 completions)
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (76 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (59 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Amarillo College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.27%; median earnings $41,302 at 10 years; net price $4,600. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,136
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Amarillo College was $2,136.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,600
2024 Value
In 2024 Amarillo College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,600.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,400 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,600 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$8,544 4-Year In-State Tuition
$18,816 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,171 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,072 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,379 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$49,516 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Amarillo College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.45% 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 Amarillo 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 Amarillo 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 | $1,914 | $4,362 | $5,882 |
| 2014 | $1,914 | $4,362 | $6,069 |
| 2015 | $2,010 | $4,578 | $4,034 |
| 2016 | $2,010 | $4,578 | $6,224 |
| 2017 | $2,136 | $4,704 | $4,072 |
| 2018 | $2,136 | $4,704 | $5,711 |
| 2019 | $2,136 | $4,704 | $5,578 |
| 2020 | $2,136 | $4,704 | $6,098 |
| 2021 | $2,136 | $4,704 | $4,956 |
| 2022 | $2,136 | $4,704 | $4,697 |
| 2023 | $2,136 | $4,704 | $6,040 |
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
Amarillo College reported total enrollment of about 7,399 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (50.0%), White (34.8%), and Black or African American (6.0%). About 44.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
46.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Amarillo College in 2024 is 7,399 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,016 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.8%
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 50.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.56% 100% Completion Time
32.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.56% of students graduating from Amarillo College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 26% male / 74% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 30% male / 70% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% 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 Amarillo College.
Return on Investment
$15,000 Median Student Debt
$41,302 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.32% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2144.67% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Amarillo College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 59 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 342 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 227 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 179 completions
4. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 161 completions
5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 142 completions
6. Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 108 completions
7. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 108 completions
8. Psychology, General: 76 completions
9. Machine Tool Technology/Machinist: 76 completions
Most popular programs at Amarillo College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Amarillo College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Amarillo College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,155
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,528
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Amarillo College is a public institution located in Amarillo, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 7,399 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (50.0%), White (34.8%), Black or African American (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.27%. Approximately 44.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Amarillo, TX 79109
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.27% graduation rate at Amarillo 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.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 59 distinct degree programs, Amarillo College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Amarillo College located?
Amarillo College is located in Amarillo, TX.
How much does Amarillo College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,136 and average net price is $4,600 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,171 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Amarillo College?
Amarillo College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,016 students, Hispanic or Latino (50.0%), White (34.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Amarillo College?
About 48.8% of students at Amarillo College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Amarillo College earn?
Median earnings are $34,698 six years after entry and $41,302 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Amarillo College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Amarillo College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,000.
Is Amarillo College public or private?
Amarillo College is a public institution located in Amarillo, TX.
Is Amarillo College an HBCU?
No. Amarillo College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Amarillo College a tribal college?
No. Amarillo College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Amarillo College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Amarillo College reports 50.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Amarillo College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Amarillo 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
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- Texas trade schools profile
- Amarillo, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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.