San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas. There are 31 different institutions of learning in the city, both public and private. There are branches of larger universities that have multiple campuses, with one of them located in San Antonio. Some of the most popular universities in the San Antonio area, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, are based on enrollment and program data numbers.
University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio focuses on research, learning, discovery and community involvement. It has three campuses: main campus, downtown campus and the Hemisfair Park Campus. It has more than 28,400 students enrolled in the 131 undergraduate and graduate programs. There are 64 bachelor's, 46 master's and 21 doctoral degree programs. The average tuition is $12,149 for out-of-state students and $5,478 for in-state students, as of February 2011. Sixty-six percent of students receive financial aid.
San Antonio College
San Antonio College is a community college designed for students who graduated from high school recently and wish to begin or finish their college degree. They have both credit and noncredit classes. San Antonio College focuses on academic work, critical thinking and civic responsibility. It is the largest community college in all of Texas and one of the largest in the country. There are more than 30,000 students, as of 2011, with the average tuition cost of $5,358, and 59 percent of students attend full time.
St. Philips College
St. Philips College was founded in 1898 and is a public community college dedicated to a higher learning environment with focuses on personal growth and leadership. It is a historical black and Hispanic institution focusing on cultural and socioeconomic diversity. The student enrollment is between 5,000 to 10,000 undergraduate students, with 62 percent being enrolled full time. Approximately 78 percent of students receive financial aid for the annual tuition of $5,358, as of 2011.
Northwest Vista College
Northwest Vista College focuses on creating successful students in a dynamic community. The school offers associate and associate of applied science degrees along with certificates. The semester schedules are flexible and offer three-, eight- and 16-week semesters that get held in the day, evening or online to suit all students. Approximately 59 percent of students are full time and 53 percent of students receive financial aid for the cost of tuition of $5,358, as of 2011.
Palo Alto College
Palo Alto College was founded in November 1982 and began with 231 students in various high schools and military installations. The campus was listed as one of the fastest growing schools in the state in 1991. It was first accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1989. The highest enrollment period was in 2005, when 8,100 students were officially enrolled. Diversity is a strong point, with more than half of the student population being Hispanic. Approximately 60 percent of students are full time and 78 percent receive financial aid.
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