San Antonio College

San Antonio College is a large independent two-year college located in San Antonio, Texas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 16,416. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a self-governed institution, it operates within the broader Texas postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. Admission follows an open-enrollment model, meaning no minimum academic credentials are required for entry into most programs — applicants who meet basic eligibility requirements are accepted. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $6,248 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 24%, 21 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $39,711. The student-to-faculty ratio is 26:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.