Palo Alto College
Palo Alto College is one of the sixty public 2-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in an urban area, in San Antonio.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 9,368 students attend the school. Every year 26% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Palo Alto College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,990, and fees were $180. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,590 and $180 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students9,368 |
Student to Faculty Ratio29:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate62% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 12 | 64 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1987 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $86/credit | |
In State Students | $202/credit | |
Out of State Students | $453/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $3,870 | $9,090 | $20,385 |
ADN | 70 | $6,020 | $14,140 | $31,710 |
BSN | 125 | $10,750 | $25,250 | $56,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 86% of Palo Alto College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 66% | $4,628 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $739 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $1,656 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $1,823 |
Federal Student Loans | 6% | $4,568 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,795
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,067 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,548 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,371 |
$75,001 to $110,000$10,154 |
Over $110,000$11,953 |
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Student Population
9,368
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,568
Women
3,800
Men
22%
Full-time
78%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
78% |
White |
15% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.