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San Antonio College
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San Antonio College Academics
Established in 1925, San Antonio College is one of five colleges grouped within Alamo Colleges. The other institutions include St. Philip’s College, Northeast Lakeview College, Palo Alto College, and Northwest Vista College. All colleges are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, offering students associate degrees, certificate programs, and licensures.
San Antonio College is a two-year institution which offers occupational programs to prepare students for jobs, or for transfer to four-year institutions. This college offers four distinct academic programs: Professional and Technical Education; Division of Arts & Sciences; Distance Education; and, Continuing Education and Workforce Development. The Professional and Technical Education program consists of 11 academic departments including American Sign Language, computer technology, allied health, business, mortuary science, radio-TV-film, computer information systems, engineering technologies, early childhood studies, and protective services. In addition, there are three special programs for digital design, human services, and sociology. The Division of Arts and Sciences is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution. This division consists of the following areas of study: astronomy, computer science, foreign languages, music, philosophy, speech, theatre arts, and more. Through Distance Education students are offered online classes, as well as online degree programs. The programs offered online include Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts; Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice; Associate of Applied Science in Corrections; Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement; Law Enforcement Certificate—Level I; as well as several certificates in the field of banking and financial services. The Continuing Education and Workforce Development division provides a variety of courses for students of all ages. There are professional development classes, nursing courses, youth programs, general education classes, law enforcement courses, medical administration, computer skills, and more.
San Antonio College Admissions
San Antonio College invites all students interested in furthering their education, who have graduated with a high school diploma or equivalent. Prospective students are required to fill out and submit an application for admission online, send all transcripts (high school and prior college) directly to the school, send SAT/ACT test scores to the school, schedule to take the placement exam, meet with a counselor, and register for student orientation. Students who feel financial assistance may be needed should apply for financial aid at this time.
First-time students are also required to attend group advising. International students should contact the International Students Office to receive instructions for applying to San Antonio College, as well as any additional forms required.
San Antonio College Financial Aid
San Antonio College offers a number of financial aid options to qualifying students, including grants, loans, scholarships, and work study programs. All students must fill out and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.
The school website provides detailed information about the all aid available as well as descriptions of each, and semester deadlines.
San Antonio College Students
San Antonio College is one of five colleges within the Alamo College system which serves a variety of students, including first-time students, transfer students, international students, as well as working professionals.
The opportunities are endless for students to be involved in campus life. Students can participate in student clubs and organizations, the school pep band, KSYM—the student radio station, intramural sports, The Range—the student newspaper, and club sports. There are also several facilities which provide entertainment or social activities for students including the Scobee Planetarium, an art gallery, theater events, music events, and the Student Center which has a game room with billiards and more, a dining hall, and a Cyber Café.
In addition, San Antonio College provides a number of services to its students, including a health center, a library, bookstore, counseling services, academic advising, and more.
San Antonio College Athletics
Although San Antonio College does not offer intercollegiate sports teams, it does offer students intramurals sports, as well as club sports for students who enjoy competitive team sports on a recreational level. The following recreational sports teams are offered: men’s and women’s tennis; men’s basketball; women’s volleyball; women’s soccer; men’s soccer; and, a cheerleading team.
In addition, the college has a Pep Band which performs for volleyball, soccer, and basketball games.
On a historical note, San Antonio College’s cheerleading team won the COA Collegiate Cheerleading National championship event.
Information Summary
Ranks 1694th overall and 73rd in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
58.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,838 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
20 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
58% / 37% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
20,202 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,220 (31,220 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 12,139 (2.32 people per house) |
| Families | 6,255 (3.24 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 870 |
| Pop. — Asian | 472 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 43 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 416 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 24,179 |
| Pop. — Other | 6,398 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending San Antonio College?
Ranks 3665th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,056 | $2,112 | $4,224 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $326 | $326 | $326 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $132 | $264 | $528 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,838 | $4,038 | $6,558 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $12,434 | $13,634 | $16,154 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,409 | $6,609 | $9,129 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,472  $1,638 |
$2,672  $2,838 |
$5,072  $5,358 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,550  $7,025 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,400  $2,571 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,400  $2,571 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does San Antonio College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does San Antonio College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
San Antonio College Ranks 5065th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,824 | 478 |  31% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,701 | 148 |  10% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $646 | 266 |  17% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,577 | 51 |  3% |
| Any financial aid type | 943 |  62% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at San Antonio College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 110 | 105 | 215 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 369 | 565 | 934 |
Hispanic | 3,577 | 5,539 | 9,116 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 251 | 307 | 558 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 32 | 57 | 89 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,818 | 5,472 | 9,290 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 8,157 | 12,045 | 20,202 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at San Antonio College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 183 | 288 | |
| 39 | 205 | 244 | |
| 39 | 205 | 244 | |
| 27 | 69 | 96 | |
| 2 | 83 | 85 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
San Antonio College Ranks 1285th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $56,995 ($59,132 male / $54,588 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 404 (214 male / 190 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 130 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $5,903,505 |
San Antonio College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
San Antonio College (“SAC”), is the largest collegiate campus of the Alamo Community College District in San Antonio, TX. Following passage of state legislation authorizing junior college districts, the San Antonio Union Junior College District was formed in 1945 and in 1946 assumed control of San Antonio College and its sister college, St. Philip’s Junior College. In 1948, San Antonio Junior College’s name was changed to San Antonio College, and in 1951, the college was moved to its present location on San Pedro Avenue. The name of the college district was changed to San Antonio Community College District in 1978 and in 1982 the district was renamed the Alamo Community College District. Rodeo • San Antonio Spurs • SeaWorld • Fiesta Texas • Splashtown AT&T • Clear Channel • Frost Bank • H-E-B • San Antonio Express-News • Tesoro • USAA • Valero • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Brooks City-Base • BAMC • Fort Sam Houston • Lackland Air Force Base • Randolph Air Force Base San Antonio Public Library • South Texas Medical Center • St. Mary’s University • Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research • Southwest Research Institute • Trinity University • UTSA • UT Health Science Center • UIW • OLLU • SAC • CTRC • Texas A&M University–San Antonio Bexar County Courthouse • North Star Mall • Pearl Brewery • Rivercenter • San Antonio Convention Center • San Antonio International Airport • The Shops at La Cantera • VIA
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