Palo Alto College

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

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	32 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in San Antonio, Texas, Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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.

Palo Alto 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Palo Alto is reported to be 33%, 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 retention rate of students at Palo Alto is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Palo Alto do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

$6,592

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

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,122

Cost of attendance at Palo Alto 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, 89 of freshman students at Palo Alto College received on average $4,868 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.

$4,868

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	461	62%	$5,029	$2,318,500
Other Federal Grant	461	62%	$5,311	$2,448,275
State Grant/Scholarships	267	36%	$2,780	$742,364
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	15	2%	$2,795	$41,921
Total Grant & Scholarships	664	89%	$4,868	$3,232,560

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto College students is 33.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.5%.

33.0%

African American 29.4% 5 students
white 32.8% 22 students
unknown 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 32.7% 202 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Palo Alto 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

Palo Alto 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
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
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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