PALO ALTO COLLEGE (PAC)
- 1400 Villaret
- San Antonio, TX 78224
- OPEID College Code: 02341300
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- General Phone: (210) 483-3000
- President: Ana M. Guzman
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 8,335
- College Alias: PAC
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Palo Alto College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.alamo.edu

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 Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium 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: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 4% | 63% | 47% | 2% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,209 | $3,949 | $1,473 | $1,400 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 13.6% | 10.7% | 8.9% |
| Number in Default | 57 | 45 | 42 |
| Number in Repayment | 417 | 419 | 469 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,335 Undergraduate: 8,335
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,235 Female: 5,100
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,235 Female: 5,100
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,782 Part-Time: 5,553
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,782 Part-Time: 5,553
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 4 | 0.05% |
| American Indian | 27 | 0.3% |
| Black | 178 | 2% |
| Asian | 81 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5,524 | 66% |
| White | 2,521 | 30% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,690 | 20% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,789 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,234 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,049 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 966 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 612 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 400 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 441 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 147 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 849 | 360 | 489 |
| Faculty Status | 535 | 135 | 400 |
| Tenured Faculty | 98 | 98 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 535 | 135 | 400 |
| Primarily Instruction | 535 | 135 | 400 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Other Professionals | 93 | 71 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 213 | 146 | 67 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 69 | 47 | 22 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 15 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 35 | 35 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,076 (120) | $55,390 (65) | $54,704 (55) |
| Professor | $67,901 (20) | $67,119 (11) | $68,858 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $61,301 (18) | $63,015 (7) | $60,209 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,630 (33) | $56,695 (22) | $53,501 (11) |
| Instructor | $47,180 (49) | $46,946 (25) | $47,424 (24) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,761 (9) | $49,458 (2) | $61,419 (7) |
| Professor | $79,401 (1) | - (-) | $79,401 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $69,510 (1) | - (-) | $69,510 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,253 (4) | $55,986 (1) | $56,342 (3) |
| Instructor | $51,643 (3) | $42,930 (1) | $56,000 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,588 (129) | $54,945 (67) | $54,202 (62) |
| Professor | $67,762 (21) | $67,119 (11) | $68,469 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $61,068 (19) | $63,015 (7) | $59,931 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,592 (37) | $56,222 (23) | $51,915 (14) |
| Instructor | $46,896 (52) | $46,492 (26) | $47,301 (26) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 8% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 7% |
| Female | 9% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 40% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| White | 8% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009