SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE (SAC)

  • 1300 San Pedro Ave
  • San Antonio, TX 78212
  • OPEID College Code: 00916300
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  • General Phone: (210) 486-0000
  • President: Robert Zeigler
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 24,135
  • College Alias: SAC
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San Antonio College (SAC) is a two-year community college offering programs for associate's degrees, certificates for vocational or career training, continuing education, as well as college transfer study programs. SAC offers an excellent faculty and flexible scheduling to help a variety of students meet their educational needs. Flexible scheduling is available through day and evening classes, weekend classes, Internet courses, tele-courses, and off-campus classes. 

 

San Antonio College is one of five Alamo Colleges serving Bexar County and the surrounding area. The Alamo Colleges are Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College and Northeast Lakeview College.

 

History

San Antonio College was founded in 1925 as the "University Junior College" as part of the University of Texas. Control of the college was later transferred to the San Antonio Independent School District. At that point its name was changed to "San Antonio Junior College." 

 

In 1945, a newly formed San Antonio Junior College District assumed control of San Antonio Junior College and St. Philip's Junior College. In 1951, a renamed "San Antonio College" moved to its present site at San Pedro Avenue in San Antonio. The college gained accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1955. In the 1960s, the college developed into a comprehensive community college, adding occupational, technical and continuing education courses to its curriculum. 

 

The San Antonio Junior College District became the Alamo Community College District in 1982, and was later referred to as "Alamo Colleges."

 

Academics 

The academic calendar for San Antonio College follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters, a short "Maymester," and a few short summer sessions.

 

Colleges and Schools


Academic units at San Antonio College are divided into departments, rather than into colleges and schools. The academic departments at San Antonio College include: 

  • Arts and Sciences
  • Professional and Technical Education
  • Continuing Education and Workforce Development
  • Distance Education
  • Internet Courses
  • Off-Campus Courses

 

Student Life 

There are many student clubs and organizations available for involvement at San Antonio College, and the Office of Student Life (OSL) also organizes many events and activities for students hoping to connect with others. Some of the many student organizations on campus include the Astronomy Club, Black Student Alliance, Catholic Student Association, Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA), the Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES), and many recreational sports teams, among others. 

 

The Loftin Student Center houses the school cafeteria, many vendor outlets, and rooms that are available to rent for an event or activity.

 

Traditions

The SAC school colors are red and white, and the school mascot is the ranger.

 

Athletics

The SAC sports program provides all student-athletes with an opportunity for sports competition. All student-athletes who wish to try out for a team must be enrolled at SAC in 9 credit hours, must be in good standing, and carry a 2.0 GPA.  San Antonio College is part of the South Texas Club Sports League (STCSL). SAC "rangers" athletic teams include: 

 

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Soccer

 

 Women's Sports:

  • Soccer
  • Softball

 

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its San Antonio Campus, the district of Alamo Colleges offers the following satellite campuses and locations: 

  • St. Philip's College Southwest Campus
  • Advanced Technology Center
  • St. Philip's College Military Base Locations
  • Palo Alto College Off-Campus Locations
  • Northwest Vista College at Data Point
  • Central Texas Technology Center, New Braunfels, TX
  • Alamo Colleges Community Education Centers
  • Westside Workforce Education and Training Center
  • Greater Kerrville - Alamo Colleges Center

 

Community Life

The SAC Office of Student Engagement provides many opportunities for students to assist the community through service learning initiatives. San Antonio College strives to instill civic responsibility in its students, faculty and staff, while also helping the surrounding communities. The service areas of San Antonio College include Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr and Wilson counties. 

 

The SAC offers community access to its Koehler Cultural Center, Scobee Planetarium, theatre events, music events and visual arts gallery.  SAC's home, San Antonio, is a good area for exploring history and art, with lots of restaurants, recreation and entertainment. The San Antonio River Walk offers access to good restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues. There are three fall music festivals in the area, many theme and water parks, the San Antonio Zoo, King William Historic District, and more.

 
    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
  • State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
  • Very Large Two-Year
 
 
 
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    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 70%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving6%52%44%2%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,279$4,100$1,508$1,119
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)11.4%12.5%8.0%
Number in Default164190156
Number in Repayment1,4301,5121,937
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$1,562$1,490$1,322
In-State Tuition and Fees$2,762$2,546$2,378
Out of State Tuition and Fees$5,150$4,658$4,490
Books and Supplies$1,900$1,350$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,552$7,190$7,025
Other Expenses$2,764$2,632$2,571
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,764$2,632$2,571
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$3,462$2,840$2,522
In-State$4,662$3,896$3,578
Out of State$7,050$6,008$5,690
Off Campus
In-District$13,778$12,662$12,118
In-State$14,978$13,718$13,174
Out of State$17,366$15,830$15,286
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,226$5,472$5,093
In-State$7,426$6,528$6,149
Out of State$9,814$8,640$8,261
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Architecture
Architecture-5
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Administrative Assistant714
Banking and Financial Support88
Bookkeeping210
Business Administration1318
Commerce-39
Data Entry Technology26-
Real Estate3112
 
Communications and Journalism
Journalism-4
Radio and Television-20
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Systems Security204
Computer Programming411
System Administration31
System, Networking, and Lan or Wan Management-11
 
Education
Education-74
Teacher Assistant41
 
Engineering
Engineering-6
 
Engineering Technology
Architectural Engineering Technology-1
Cad Drafting and Design49
Civil Engineering Technology-1
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology2-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting Cad-1
Occupational Safety and Health Technology11
Telecommunications Technology-2
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-1
Speech-1
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Adult Development and Aging2-
Child Care4-
Child Development4626
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation219
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Communication Disorders-2
Dental Assistant98
Dental Laboratory Technology-8
Emergency Medical Technology46-
Medical Transcription5-
Nursing-253
Pharmacy Technician8-
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling25
Medical Assistant1814
Mental Health Technician-1
 
History
History-1
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-20
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Court Reporting113
Paralegal-12
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-3
Liberal Arts-309
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-1
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Funeral Direction and Service10-
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science-10
 
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences-19
 
Psychology
Psychology-43
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration27
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections-7
Criminal Justice-11
Fire Protection and Safety Technology527
Police Science19520
 
Social Sciences
Cartography-1
Sociology-4
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Visual Communications-9
Drama-2
Fine Studio Arts-6
Graphic Design123
Music-1
Music Management and Merchandising-1
Photography-14
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 24,135
  • Undergraduate: 24,135
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 10,115 Female: 14,020
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 10,115 Female: 14,020
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 8,290 Part-Time: 15,845
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 8,290 Part-Time: 15,845
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien3261%
American Indian1110.5%
Black1,3015%
Asian6823%
Hispanic11,55748%
White10,15842%
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Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 182,1949%
Ages 18-195,28122%
Ages 20-214,05817%
Ages 22-243,85016%
Ages 25-293,60215%
Ages 30-341,9658%
Ages 35-391,2075%
Ages 40-491,4396%
Ages 50-655162%
Age Over 65230.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,2559201,335
Faculty Status1,426451975
Tenured Faculty331331-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,426451975
Primarily Instruction1,426451975
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1212-
Other Professionals16711948
Technical and/or Paraprofessional650338312
Clerical And Secretarial19914158
Skilled Crafts2525-
Service and/or Maintenance6666-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,601 (398)$60,289 (194)$55,044 (204)
Professor$70,649 (119)$71,982 (66)$68,989 (53)
Associate Professor$59,789 (86)$61,803 (44)$57,678 (42)
Assistant Professor$52,432 (86)$53,873 (41)$51,119 (45)
Instructor$45,485 (107)$46,909 (43)$44,528 (64)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$70,513 (34)$71,282 (15)$69,905 (19)
Professor$81,501 (13)$81,258 (7)$81,785 (6)
Associate Professor$66,859 (6)$68,607 (1)$66,509 (5)
Assistant Professor$65,032 (8)$64,260 (4)$65,804 (4)
Instructor$59,502 (7)$58,261 (3)$60,433 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,608 (432)$60,148 (209)$55,228 (223)
Professor$70,259 (132)$71,455 (73)$68,778 (59)
Associate Professor$59,457 (92)$61,677 (45)$57,331 (47)
Assistant Professor$52,498 (94)$53,758 (45)$51,341 (49)
Instructor$45,681 (114)$46,958 (46)$44,817 (68)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students3%
 
By Gender
Male3%
Female3%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian-
Black3%
Asian13%
Hispanic2%
White5%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related21
Liquor Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-
Robbery31
Burglary21
Vehicle Theft209
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