San Antonio College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,970

2021 Average Net Price

$6,041

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

17,677

18.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

25.5%

249 Graduates

About

San Antonio College is a higher education institution located in Bexar County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at San Antonio College were General Studies (2,530 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (195 degrees), and Teacher Education (97 degrees).

In 2021, 3,926 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Antonio College. 63.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,382 degrees), 2.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (987 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Antonio College is $2,970, which is $−4,998 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at San Antonio College is $2,970, which is $−4,998 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,041.

In 2021, 44% of undergraduate students attending San Antonio College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,970

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at San Antonio College was $2,970. The cost of tuition at San Antonio College is $−4,998 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,041

2021 Value

7.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 San Antonio College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,041. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of San Antonio College grew by 7.67%.

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

$8,954

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Antonio College was of $8,954 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.63% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 40.3% 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

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at San Antonio College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 44% 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.

2.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at San Antonio College was 2.56%, which represents 30 out of the 1170 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 17,677 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at San Antonio College is 3,347 students and the part-time enrollment is 14,330. This means that 18.9% of students enrolled at San Antonio College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Antonio College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% White, 7.05% Black or African American, 3.26% Two or More Races, 2.44% Asian, 0.238% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at San Antonio College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (45.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.2%) and White Female (9.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Antonio College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,677 students. The full-time enrollment at San Antonio College is 3,347 and the part-time enrollment is 14,330. This means that 18.9% of students enrolled at San Antonio College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Antonio College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), San Antonio College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Antonio College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
11,849 enrolled students
White
3,450 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,246 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Antonio College is 67% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% White, 7.05% Black or African American, 3.26% Two or More Races, 2.44% Asian, 0.238% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 1 students (0.00566%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,038 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 (2,382 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (987 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at San Antonio College is General Studies (2,530 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (195 degrees) and Teacher Education (97 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (2,613 degrees awarded), Protective Services (227 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (69 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (491,875 people), Other managers (193,324 people), Social workers, all other (175,523 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (142,820 people), and Police officers (138,732 people).

The most specialized majors at San Antonio College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,613 degrees awarded), Protective Services (227 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (69 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (178 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at San Antonio College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,613 degrees awarded), Protective Services (227 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (69 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (178 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (565,124 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (362,896 people), Elementary & secondary schools (351,496 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (201,244 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (166,769 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 (2021)

General Studies
2,530 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
195 degree-majors awarded
Teacher Education
97 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at San Antonio College was General Studies with 2,530 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

1,444

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,482

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,444 degrees were awarded to men at San Antonio College, which is 0.582 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,482).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 888 degrees were awarded to men at San Antonio College in General Studies, which is 0.541 times less than the 1642 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1642 degrees were awarded to men at San Antonio College in General Studies, which is 1.85 times more than the 888 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at San Antonio College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,382 degrees awarded
White
987 degrees awarded
Black or African American
319 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Antonio College is hispanic or latino (2,382 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (987 degrees).

0.153% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,544 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
838 degrees awarded
White Female
598 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Antonio College is hispanic or latino female (1,544 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (838 degrees).

Operations

San Antonio College employs 82 Professors, 72 Instructors and 58 Assistant professors. Most academics at San Antonio College are Female Professor (47), Male Instructor (37), and Female Instructor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Antonio College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 164 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 81 employees, and Service with 49 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.43M - Federal
$224k - State
$1.07M - Local

As of 2021, San Antonio College received $3.43M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $224k from state grants and contracts, and $1.07M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$51.4M

2021 Salaries

0.0492%

decline from 2020

In 2021, San Antonio College paid a median of $51.4M in salaries, a 0.0492% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.1M

Instructional Salaries

240

Number of Employees

In 2021, San Antonio College paid a total of $17.1M to 240 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

164 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Antonio College were Professor with 82 employees, Instructor with 72 employees, and Assistant professor with 58 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Antonio College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 164 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 81 employees, and Service with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Antonio College was Female Professor with 47 employees, Male Instructor with 37 employees, and Female Instructor with 35 employees.

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