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San Antonio College

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San Antonio, Texas

About San Antonio College

San Antonio College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in San Antonio, Texas. It enrolls 16,416 students (a very 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: alamo.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 14%
Net Price: $4,585
Median Earnings (10yr): $39,711
Enrollment: 16,416
Student : Faculty: 26:1

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 (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

69/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 22

Value 91

Affordability 66

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for San Antonio College.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending San Antonio 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 $4,585 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$4,585

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

34%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

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): $3,412
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $9,952
Room & Board (off-campus): $14,250
Books & Supplies: $500
Other Expenses (off-campus): $5,704
Total Cost of Attendance: $12,343

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

$3,842
$30,001 – $48,000

$4,529
$48,001 – $75,000

$6,248
$75,001 – $110,000

$7,472
Over $110,000

$12,343

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.

$1,750

10% percentile

$3,000

25% percentile

$10,500

Median percentile

$12,750

75% percentile

$24,250

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 $7,500 ↓ $3,000

No Pell $5,500 ↓ $5,000

Dependent students $5,000 ↓ $5,500

Independent students $9,000 ↓ $1,500

Female students $6,638 ↓ $3,862

Male students $6,000 ↓ $4,500

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $5,672, less than completers ($10,500), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

14% of full-time students who enrolled at San Antonio College graduate within six years, and 46% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

14%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

46%

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 San Antonio College earn a median of $39,711 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$39,711

Earning > $25K

64%

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

$32,800

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

Male graduates

$41,300

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

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$33,500

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

Family income (middle third)

$40,300

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

Family income (highest third)

$45,600

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

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $8,500, about 21% 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 ↑ 23.4 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 69% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

San Antonio College is home to 16,416 students, a sprawling student community. Some distinctive traits: 52% are first-generation college students, 76% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

16,416

Part-Time

76%

First-Generation

52%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

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

GroupShareStudents

Hispanic 70.1% 11,499

White 15.8% 2,586

Black 7.2% 1,179

Other 3.4% 565

Asian 2.5% 410

International 0.8% 130

Student Life & Campus Culture

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

Setting

Large City San Antonio, Texas

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

32% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

San Antonio College offers a varied set of programs: 32 distinct programs across 13 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.

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

7 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Mental Health Services $52K ($38K–$69K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)

5 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)
Business Operations Support and Assistant $28K ($20K–$49K)

3 Programs

Computer Science

IT Administration $85K ($59K–$118K)
Computer Programming $83K ($54K–$114K)
Computer Programming $83K ($54K–$114K)

2 Programs

Personal Services

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science $60K ($45K–$76K)
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science $60K ($45K–$76K)

2 Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

Design $51K ($33K–$71K)
Arts Therapy $48K ($32K–$65K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at San Antonio College is 26:1, high (larger classes are common).

Student : Faculty

26:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$3,825

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Avg Faculty Salary

$70,850

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

238 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	62	26%	$85,865
Associate Professors	26	11%	$76,512
Assistant Professors	54	23%	$70,268
Instructors	96	40%	$59,947

Pros & Cons of San Antonio College

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

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Low typical debt at graduation
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
No graduate programs offered at this institution

Best for: Based on the data, San Antonio College is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about San Antonio College

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

How much does San Antonio College cost?

The average net price after aid at San Antonio College is $4,585 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is San Antonio College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $39,711 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $4,585 per year. That's roughly 8.7x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is San Antonio College known for?

San Antonio College is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Nursing, Teacher Education (K-12). These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do San Antonio College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering San Antonio College are $39,711, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is San Antonio College accredited?

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

How many students attend San Antonio College?

San Antonio College enrolls 16,416 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at San Antonio College?

San Antonio College graduates 14% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is San Antonio College a public or private college?

San Antonio College is a Public institution.

Where is San Antonio College located?

San Antonio College is located in San Antonio, Texas.

What programs does San Antonio College offer?

San Antonio College offers 32 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Nursing, Teacher Education (K-12).

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at San Antonio College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at San Antonio College is 26:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.