by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 11,193 undergraduates in 2020, Palo Alto College is a large, public college located in San Antonio, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Palo Alto College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Palo Alto College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Palo Alto College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Palo Alto College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Palo Alto College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Palo Alto College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Palo Alto College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Palo Alto College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Palo Alto College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Palo Alto College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,193 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,139 (19.1%). Part-time attendance was 9,054 (80.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,139 | 9,054 | 11,193 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Palo Alto College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Palo Alto College #2205 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Palo Alto College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Palo Alto College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Palo Alto College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Palo Alto College Athletics