San Antonio College

www.alamo.edu/sac

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,270

10.1% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,832

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

18,975

22% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

22.1%

182 Graduates

About

San Antonio College is a higher education institution located in Bexar County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at San Antonio College were General Studies (1,588 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (178 degrees), and Teacher Education (83 degrees).

In 2023, 2,743 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Antonio College. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,821 degrees), 3.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (543 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Antonio College is $3,270, which is $−4,983 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at San Antonio College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,106 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at San Antonio College is $3,270, which is $4,983 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,832.

In 2023, 47% of undergraduate students attending San Antonio College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,270

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at San Antonio College was $3,270. The cost of tuition at San Antonio College is $−4,983 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of San Antonio College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,832

2023 Value

15.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 San Antonio College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,832. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of San Antonio College grew by 15.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Antonio College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,434

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Antonio College was of $9,434 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.87% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 50% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at San Antonio College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at San Antonio College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 14.6% with respect to 2022, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Antonio College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at San Antonio College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1106 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

San Antonio College had a total enrollment of 18,975 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at San Antonio College is 4,171 students and the part-time enrollment is 14,804. This means that 22% of students enrolled at San Antonio College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Antonio College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17% White, 6.98% Black or African American, 3.05% Two or More Races, 2.6% Asian, 0.206% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0843% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at San Antonio College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (44.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (28%) and White Female (7.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Antonio College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,975 students. The full-time enrollment at San Antonio College is 4,171 and the part-time enrollment is 14,804. This means that 22% of students enrolled at San Antonio College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Antonio College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
13,162 enrolled students
White
3,229 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,324 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Antonio College is 69.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17% White, 6.98% Black or African American, 3.05% Two or More Races, 2.6% Asian, 0.206% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0843% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 43 students (0.227%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 571 more women than men received degrees from San Antonio College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Antonio College is hispanic or latino (1,821 degrees awarded). There were 3.35 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (543 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at San Antonio College is General Studies (1,588 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (178 degrees) and Teacher Education (83 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Antonio College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,601 degrees awarded), Protective Services (198 degrees), and Human Sciences (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Antonio College are Elementary & middle school teachers (214,374 people), Other managers (179,080 people), Police officers (141,010 people), Secondary school teachers (107,729 people), and Postsecondary teachers (102,745 people).

The most specialized majors at San Antonio College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,601 degrees awarded), Protective Services (198 degrees), Human Sciences (33 degrees), Language & Linguistics (15 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (74 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Antonio College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at San Antonio College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,601 degrees awarded), Protective Services (198 degrees), Human Sciences (33 degrees), Language & Linguistics (15 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (74 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Antonio College are Computer Systems Design (596,498 people), Elementary & secondary schools (366,634 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (347,159 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (194,841 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (140,536 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Antonio College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
1,588 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
178 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
83 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at San Antonio College was General Studies with 1,588 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at San Antonio College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,086

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,657

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,086 degrees were awarded to men at San Antonio College, which is 0.655 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,657).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Antonio College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 586 degrees were awarded to men at San Antonio College in General Studies, which is 0.585 times less than the 1,002 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,002 degrees were awarded to men at San Antonio College in General Studies, which is 1.71 times more than the 586 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from San Antonio College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (46.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at San Antonio College is Female and Two or More Races (46.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.549% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,821 degrees awarded
White
543 degrees awarded
Black or African American
228 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Antonio College is hispanic or latino (1,821 degrees awarded). There were 3.35 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (543 degrees).

0.0365% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,126 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
695 degrees awarded
White Female
305 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Antonio College is hispanic or latino female (1,126 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (695 degrees).

Operations

San Antonio College employs 96 Instructors, 62 Professors and 54 Assistant professors. Most academics at San Antonio College are Female Instructor (56), Male Instructor (40), and Female Professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Antonio College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 161 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 29 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.36M - Federal
$225k - State
$482k - Local

As of 2023, San Antonio College received $4.36M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $225k from state grants and contracts, and $482k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$55M

2023 Salaries

6.63%

growth from 2022

In 2023, San Antonio College paid a median of $55M in salaries, a 6.63% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.174% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.0492% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.1M

Instructional Salaries

238

Number of Employees

In 2023, San Antonio College paid a total of $17.1M to 238 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

96 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

161 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Antonio College were Instructor with 96 employees, Professor with 62 employees, and Assistant professor with 54 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Antonio College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 161 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Antonio College was Female Instructor with 56 employees, Male Instructor with 40 employees, and Female Professor with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Antonio College.

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