Palo Alto College
1400 W Villaret BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 486-3000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 10604
Type: Public 2-Year
Main Website: alamo.edu/pac/
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $5,550.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $7,584.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $12,774.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 74% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 61% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,474.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 23% |
| Average state aid | $1,507.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 12% |
| Average institutional aid | $1,315.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 3% |
| Average student loan | $3,814.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agriculture
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Air Traffic Controller
- Airline Flight Attendant
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Anthropology
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Science
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
- Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- English Language and Literature
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Geology/Earth Science
- Greenhouse Operations and Management
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Health and Wellness
- Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-american/Chicano Studies
- Histologic Technician
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Science/Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Archives Assisting
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Petroleum Technology/Technician
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Plant Nursery Operations and Management
- Political Science and Government
- Pre-dentistry Studies
- Pre-medicine/Pre-medical Studies
- Pre-nursing Studies
- Pre-pharmacy Studies
- Pre-veterinary Studies
- Psychology
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Texas Scholarships
Redman Scholars Program Scholarship
Scholarship for college transfer students enrolled full-time at the University of Texas-Dallas. Students must be transferring from Collin County, Brookhaven, or Richland Community Colleges and be pursuing a career in Science and technology. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
Richard C. Fisher Marketing Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of North Texas full-time, majoring in Marketing. Selection based on academic excellence, merit, professionalism and financial need. Submit one-page essay with career goals and 2 academic plus 2 non-academic letters of reference with application packet. Due date, exact number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Golden Deeds Recipients Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolling/enrolled in Central Texas College at the district campus or service area campuses. Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need. In addition to application student must submit a financial aid form, academic transcript, and a 300 word essay outlining goals, academic achievement, and community service. Applicants need only to fill out one scholarship application form for any or all of the awards the Foundation offers. Renewable more...
Weldon & Ruth Gibbs Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Texas Tech University College of Arts and Sciences. Students must have financial need, a record or reputation, as a youth, of substantial community and/or church involvement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the college's office of the Dean or the Foundation for more information and/or application. more...
Jerry & Crockett English Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Texas who are members of the UT golf team. Students must be recommended by the golf coach. more...
Euline W. Brock Centennial Presidential Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of North Texas full-time. Applicants must have academic achievement with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Submit FAFSA application (available January 2nd) for financial eligibility. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Bhupat & Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship for international students who are full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of Houston enrolled in the Bauer College of Business. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, have financial need and recommendation of a professor. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Thormann Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for students residing within 45 miles of Stephenville, Texas who are juniors or seniors attending Tarleton State University pursuing a Bachelor degree in Nursing. Applicants must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse, have financial need, and academic success. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Graydon Trusler Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Angelo State University. Students must demonstrate academic achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Removing Educational Barriers
Scholarship for Texas residents who are first-time freshmen attending Tarleton State University. Awards are need-based. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Baccalaureate Scholarship Program
Scholarship for Texas residents who are undergraduate students enrolled at a Texas postsecondary institution. Students must be actively participating in 4-H youth development programs, have passed all sections of the TAAS, TASP, and/or TAKS tests, have a minimum 910 SAT score, or 19 ACT score. Selection is based on academic achievement and 4-H experience. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...
Gordon D. Bacon Endowed Scholarship in Early Childhood Professions
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolling/enrolled in Central Texas College at the district campus or service area campuses and are pursuing studies leading to a career in Early Childhood. Applicant must have a minimum 3.00 GPA. In addition to application student must submit a financial aid form, academic transcript, and a 300 word essay outlining goals, academic achievement, and community service. Applicants need only to fill out one scholarship application form for any or all of the awards the Foundation offers. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and/or application. more...
Transfer Student Scholarships
Annual award for transfer students accepted at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Members of Phi Theta Kappa will receive an additional $2500 in Scholarship awards. Number of awards varies. Renewable; must maintain 3.0 GPA. more...
Robert Alan White Accountancy Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time junior students attending the University of Houston majoring in Accounting, or Taxation. Applicants must be pursuing a career in public accounting, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and leadership qualities. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Mildred Carroll Wiseman Lambda Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
Scholarship for Lambda Omega Chapter members who are graduate students enrolled full-time at Angelo State University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...