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Palo Alto College (PAC)
- 1400 Villaret
- San Antonio, TX 78224
- OPEID College Code: 02341300
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- General Phone: (210) 921-5000
- President: Ana M. Guzman
- Website: www.accd.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 7,662
- College Alias: PAC
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 State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - PAC Library Profile
- 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
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 3% | 46% | 2% | 23% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,805 | $2,696 | $1,188 | $592 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.9% | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| Number in Default | 42 | 46 | 26 |
| Number in Repayment | 469 | 444 | 295 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,838 | $2,836 | $2,672 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,358 | $5,356 | $5,072 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,025 | $6,747 | $6,550 |
| Other Expenses | $2,571 | $2,472 | $2,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,571 | $2,472 | $2,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,038 | $4,036 | $3,872 |
| Out of State | $6,558 | $6,556 | $6,272 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,634 | $13,255 | $12,822 |
| Out of State | $16,154 | $15,775 | $15,222 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,609 | $6,508 | $6,272 |
| Out of State | $9,129 | $9,028 | $8,672 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,662 Undergraduate: 7,662
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,926 Female: 4,736
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,926 Female: 4,736
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,939 Part-Time: 4,723
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,939 Part-Time: 4,723
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 20 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 24 | 0.3% |
| Black | 155 | 2% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 4,903 | 64% |
| White | 2,499 | 33% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0.01% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,358 | 18% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,688 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,257 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,052 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 864 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 511 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 385 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 394 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 148 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 312 | 288 | 24 |
| Faculty Status | 139 | 125 | 14 |
| Tenured Faculty | 93 | 82 | 11 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 139 | 125 | 14 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 73 | 69 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 94 | 88 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 7 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,591 (123) | $52,690 (66) | $52,476 (57) |
| Professor | $65,769 (21) | $65,444 (12) | $66,202 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $60,395 (14) | $60,607 (8) | $60,111 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,278 (37) | $54,716 (21) | $53,704 (16) |
| Instructor | $43,799 (51) | $42,334 (25) | $45,208 (26) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,690 (2) | - (-) | $35,690 (2) |
| Instructor | $38,970 (1) | - (-) | $38,970 (1) |
| Lecturer | $32,410 (1) | - (-) | $32,410 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,217 (125) | $52,690 (66) | $51,687 (59) |
| Professor | $65,769 (21) | $65,444 (12) | $66,202 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $60,395 (14) | $60,607 (8) | $60,111 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,278 (37) | $54,716 (21) | $53,704 (16) |
| Instructor | $43,570 (52) | $42,334 (25) | $44,714 (27) |
| Lecturer | $26,518 (1) | - (-) | $26,518 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 6% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 3% |
| Female | 8% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| White | 8% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
