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Amarillo College (AC)
- 2011 S. Washington
- Amarillo, TX 79109
- OPEID College Code: 00354000
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- General Phone: (806) 371-5000
- President: Dr. Steven W. Jones
- Website: www.actx.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 10,387
- College Alias: AC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Mission Statement
- Amarillo College, a public community college, is dedicated to providing educational, cultural and community services and resources to enhance the quality of life for the diverse population in the service area.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - AC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 68%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 18% | 48% | 26% | 20% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,925 | $3,155 | $1,181 | $816 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.2% |
| Number in Default | 110 | 83 | 61 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,373 | 1,037 | 846 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,674 | $1,566 | $1,296 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,490 | $2,382 | $2,088 |
| Books and Supplies | $996 | $920 | $826 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,187 | $4,101 | $3,610 |
| Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,767 | $2,239 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,537 | $5,319 | $5,164 |
| Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,767 | $2,239 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,767 | $2,239 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,775 | $9,354 | $7,971 |
| Out of State | $10,591 | $10,170 | $8,763 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,125 | $10,572 | $9,525 |
| Out of State | $11,941 | $11,388 | $10,317 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,588 | $5,253 | $4,361 |
| Out of State | $6,404 | $6,069 | $5,153 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,387 Undergraduate: 10,387
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,081 Female: 6,306
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,081 Female: 6,306
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,240 Part-Time: 7,147
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,240 Part-Time: 7,147
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 103 | 1% |
| Black | 446 | 4% |
| Asian | 285 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2,605 | 25% |
| White | 6,781 | 65% |
| Unknown | 167 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,683 | 16% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,121 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,527 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,362 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,360 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 820 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 555 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 662 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 272 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 25 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 807 | 635 | 172 |
| Faculty Status | 388 | 225 | 163 |
| Tenured Faculty | 79 | 79 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 388 | 225 | 163 |
| Primarily Instruction | 388 | 225 | 163 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 63 | 61 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 92 | 89 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 264 | 260 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 122 | 119 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 31 | 31 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 67 | 67 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,747 (181) | $49,464 (79) | $46,417 (102) |
| Professor | $59,058 (30) | $61,199 (20) | $54,776 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $52,985 (24) | $52,873 (10) | $53,064 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,180 (26) | $48,452 (10) | $49,636 (16) |
| Instructor | $42,774 (101) | $42,831 (39) | $42,738 (62) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,942 (44) | $62,732 (25) | $60,904 (19) |
| Professor | $72,371 (10) | $72,745 (5) | $71,998 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $62,427 (4) | $60,948 (3) | $66,866 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,293 (7) | $68,819 (4) | $62,925 (3) |
| Instructor | $56,000 (23) | $57,419 (13) | $54,154 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,321 (225) | $49,912 (104) | $46,954 (121) |
| Professor | $59,097 (40) | $60,863 (25) | $56,154 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $52,712 (28) | $52,180 (13) | $53,174 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,254 (33) | $50,696 (14) | $49,928 (19) |
| Instructor | $43,339 (124) | $43,869 (52) | $42,956 (72) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 8% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 8% |
| Female | 8% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 5% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| White | 8% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 10 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 6 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
