Palo Alto College
- 2 Year
- SAN ANTONIO, TX
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Palo Alto College
- 2 Year
- SAN ANTONIO, TX
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 842 reviews
Report Card
- Professorsgrade B
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Safetygrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Locationgrade A minus
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About
Palo Alto College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
No data available
High School GPA
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$4,951 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,868 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
27:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 62 responses69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 67 responses73%
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities1,194 Graduates
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management104 Graduates
- Business103 Graduates
- Early Childhood Education91 Graduates
- Information Science60 Graduates
- Cosmetology56 Graduates
- Business Support Services48 Graduates
- Hospital Management27 Graduates
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping21 Graduates
- Veterinary Technician and Assistant11 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,837 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
8,722
Undergrads Over 25
24%
Pell Grant
62%
Varsity Athletes
No data available
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$30,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
38%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
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Palo Alto College Reviews
Rating 4.04 out of 5 842 reviews
I like how cost-effective it was, and resources like parking, homework access, and tutoring were all free! I highly recommend going to college if you don't have a scholarship from a university or you don't know what to be in life yet. It's a great way to get your basics done and provides cheap tuition for people who don't want to waste thousands of dollars on school.
My experience here solely revolves around my time within the vet tech program, which I entered optimistically, and left a year and a half later battered and sullen. This program was not as advertised. I thought this would be like a normal Alamo Colleges experience, but I was so very wrong. I expected academic challenges, to be sure, since it is part of the biomedical sciences. I did not expect to be physically exhausted from hours of manual labor, extracurricular activities that are mandatory, nor did I expect to have to pay so many extra fees for every little event we were told to attend. I was already tight for money and grants only cover so much. I also expected professional instructors, but what I actually dealt with was more like a high school drama where they chose favorite students and bullied everyone else who didn't meet their insane standards. I was not a favorite and received demerits to the point of harassment. They bled me dry physically, psychologically and emotionally.
It is very diverse and has a great community which I feel comfortable with. The teachers are very helpful and always available when needed. Student life is also always present; overall, the school is perfect for people starting their education. Multiple schools and community events help students get closer to school life and its surrounding areas. The campus is always clean and organized which gives it a beautiful status. It is very open on the outside which gives students a great place to study while being surrounded by trees, bird noises, and fresh air. The classrooms are also always spacious and organized, making learning easier. The campus also has multiple programs that get their places around campus. For example, cosmetology has its studio area and Veterinary Technology has its own building with kennels and surgical equipment so that students can hands-on know what they will be working with the real life. Overall, Palo Alto College is a great, beautiful college.