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Amarillo College

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Amarillo, Texas

About Amarillo College

Amarillo College is a public institution offering associate degrees based in Amarillo, Texas. It enrolls 7,399 students (a large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: actx.edu

Acceptance: Open
Graduation: 26.3%
Net Price: $4,600
Median Earnings (10yr): $41,302
Enrollment: 7,399
Student : Faculty: 27:1

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

75/100

UCD Score · 2-Year

Outcomes 39

Value 91

Affordability 75

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Amarillo College generally admits all qualified applicants.

Acceptance Rate

Open

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Amarillo College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $4,600 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$4,600

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

44%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

12%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $2,136
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $4,704
Room & Board (off-campus): $8,171
Books & Supplies: $2,072
Other Expenses (off-campus): $4,945
Total Cost of Attendance: $10,854

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$3,856
$30,001 – $48,000

$4,129
$48,001 – $75,000

$5,556
$75,001 – $110,000

$6,328
Over $110,000

$8,143

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,986

10% percentile

$3,500

25% percentile

$15,000

Median percentile

$12,500

75% percentile

$21,790

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $10,200 ↓ $4,800

No Pell $7,803 ↓ $7,197

Dependent students $6,234 ↓ $8,766

Independent students $12,467 ↓ $2,533

Female students $10,000 ↓ $5,000

Male students $9,340 ↓ $5,660

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $8,778, less than completers ($15,000), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

26% of full-time students who enrolled at Amarillo College graduate within six years, and 68% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

26%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

68%

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Amarillo College earn a median of $41,302 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$41,302

Earning > $25K

65%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$31,400

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$46,400

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$33,400

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$41,000

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$46,800

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $15,000, about 32% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 16.3 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 70% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Amarillo College is home to 7,399 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 49% are first-generation college students, 54% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

7,399

Part-Time

54%

First-Generation

49%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Hispanic 50.0% 3,700

White 34.8% 2,575

Black 6.0% 442

Asian 3.2% 240

Other 3.1% 232

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Amarillo College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Midsize City Amarillo, Texas

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

28% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

Amarillo College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 47 distinct programs across 23 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

10 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)
Practical Nursing $39K ($22K–$72K)

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

4 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Operations Support and Assistant $28K ($20K–$49K)

2 Programs

Mechanics & Repair

Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)
Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)

3 Programs

Engineering Tech

2 Programs

Computer Science

Computer Programming $83K ($54K–$114K)
Computer Programming $83K ($54K–$114K)

2 Programs

Precision Production

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Amarillo College is 27:1, high (larger classes are common).

Student : Faculty

27:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$6,587

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$5.1M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$67,898

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

145 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	22	15%	$59,605
Associate Professors	15	10%	$63,859
Assistant Professors	34	23%	$63,579
Instructors	74	51%	$73,166

Pros & Cons of Amarillo College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Amarillo College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Open admissions
Wide reach of need-based federal aid
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Larger class sizes than typical
Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
First-year retention is below typical
Earnings outcomes are on the lower side
Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel

Best for: Based on the data, Amarillo College is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier; families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amarillo College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Amarillo College.

Is Amarillo College hard to get into?

Amarillo College has open or near-open admissions. Most qualified applicants are accepted.

What is the acceptance rate at Amarillo College?

Amarillo College has an acceptance rate of 0%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

How much does Amarillo College cost?

The average net price after aid at Amarillo College is $4,600 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Amarillo College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $41,302 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $4,600 per year. That's roughly 9.0x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Amarillo College known for?

Amarillo College is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Nursing, Business Administration. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Amarillo College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Amarillo College are $41,302, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Amarillo College accredited?

Yes. Amarillo College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend Amarillo College?

Amarillo College enrolls 7,399 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Amarillo College?

Amarillo College graduates 26% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Amarillo College a public or private college?

Amarillo College is a Public institution.

Where is Amarillo College located?

Amarillo College is located in Amarillo, Texas.

What programs does Amarillo College offer?

Amarillo College offers 47 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Nursing, Business Administration.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Amarillo College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Amarillo College is 27:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.