Palo Alto College
Palo Alto College is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX, offering 18 distinct degree programs across various fields of study. Palo Alto College provides students with educational opportunities designed to prepare them for success in their chosen fields.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,412
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,374 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,723 N/A% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.01%
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,412
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Palo Alto College was $3,412.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,374
2024 Value
In 2024 Palo Alto College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,374.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,496 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,374 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,648 4-Year In-State Tuition
$57,688 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Palo Alto College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Palo Alto College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Palo Alto College in 2024 is 7,723 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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.79% 100% Completion Time
34.01% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.79% of students graduating from Palo Alto College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Palo Alto College.
Return on Investment
$13,393 Median Student Debt
$37,448 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2040.37% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Palo Alto College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 975 completions
CIP 52.0201: 112 completions
CIP 52.0203: 110 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 87 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 52 completions
CIP 52.0408: 50 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 44 completions
Communications Technology - 10.6050: 33 completions
CIP 01.8301: 32 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,589 completions
Most popular programs at Palo Alto College.
Employment Outcomes
$33,233 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
$35,918 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)
$37,448 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for Palo Alto College graduates.
About
Palo Alto College is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX, offering 18 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 7,723 students. The institution maintains a 34.01% graduation rate. Approximately 25.27% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
San Antonio, TX 78224-2499
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.01% graduation rate at Palo Alto 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.
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
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.