Amarillo College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Amarillo, Texas, Amarillo College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Amarillo College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Amarillo College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Amarillo College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Texas is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Amarillo College is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 67% at Amarillo College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,168

Cost of attendance at Amarillo College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,704

Cost of attendance at Amarillo College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Amarillo College received on average $4,021 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,021

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	529	57%	$4,886	$2,584,491
Other Federal Grant	822	88%	$3,673	$3,019,551
State Grant/Scholarships	83	9%	$2,665	$221,174
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	163	17%	$740	$120,618
Total Grant & Scholarships	836	90%	$4,021	$3,361,343

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Amarillo College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Amarillo College students is 28.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.7%.

28.3%

asian 19.4% 7 students
African American 13.7% 7 students
white 28.8% 102 students
unknown 26.3% 5 students
hispanic 29.7% 139 students
Mixed Race 38.5% 10 students

Service Offerings

Amarillo College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Amarillo College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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