San Antonio College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 16,416 students.
About This School
San Antonio College is a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas with approximately 16,416 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,585 per year. The graduation rate is 26%, and the typical graduate earns $36,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
San Antonio College (SAC) is a public community college in San Antonio, Texas. It is part of the Alamo Colleges District and the oldest public two-year college in Texas. The college has an average semester enrollment of 22,028 credit students and an average annual enrollment of 16,000 other-than-credit students. San Antonio College is the largest single-campus community college in Texas and one of the largest in the United States.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,290/year after aid and a median debt of only $6,500, the financial risk is genuinely low, making this one of the most affordable entry points into higher education in Texas. However, the 22% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish, so you'll need to go in with a clear plan, strong self-discipline, and ideally a specific transfer target or career credential in mind. If you're cost-conscious and focused, this large community college can be a smart first step; if you need a lot of structure and support to stay on track, be honest with yourself about that before enrolling.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (16,416 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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