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| Screen last updated on: September 29, 2010 |
| Year established: |
1985 |
| Type of school: |
college, public |
| Programs: |
2-year undergraduate |
| Religious affiliation: |
no |
| Campus enrollment: |
8,750 students |
| Coeducational information: |
coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution |
| Location description: |
in or near a major city (pop. 300,000 or more) |
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| Street address: |
Palo Alto College
1400 West Villaret
San Antonio, TX 78224 |
| Main telephone numbers: |
210 486-3000
210 486-3005 (fax) |
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| Main homepage: |
www.alamo.edu/pac/ |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.alamo.edu/pac/htm/
new/current/
student_activities/
sports/default.htm |
| Undergraduate studies homepage: |
www.alamo.edu/pac/htm/
new/current/academics/
default.aspx |
| International student information homepage: |
www.alamo.edu/pac/htm/
new/prospective/
international/
default.aspx |
| Financial aid homepage: |
www.alamo.edu/pac/htm/
new/prospective/
financialaid/default.aspx |
| Campus map: |
www.alamo.edu/pac/htm/
new/prospective/
campustour/default.aspx |
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| FAFSA number: |
016615 |
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| CAMPUS SUMMARY |
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When the mission-style campus opened in January 1987, the Palo Alto College attracted students from throughout Bexar County and adjoining counties and was named the fastest growing college in Texas in 1991.
Consistent increases in enrollment have prompted much physical growth, specifically through the construction of new facilities for added classroom space as well as sports and recreation. The college is located on 126 acres and has a botanical garden and a duck pond for students to further enjoy their campus surroundings.
The emphasis of Palo Alto College has always been its students. Enrollment reached a peak in Fall 2010 with 8,717 students reported. Historically, Hispanics comprise more than half of Palo Alto's enrollment, and females generally outnumber males.
Palo Alto's education outreach extends well beyond its campus and into "the heart of the community," the college slogan adopted in 1993. The mascot is the Palomino.
Courses are offered in off-campus locations such as surrounding area high schools and local military installations. In addition, a dual-credit program enables students to take Palo Alto courses and earn college credit while still in high school as an incentive to pursue a higher education upon graduation. Palo Alto College was among eight community colleges in the nation examined in a Ford Foundation study because its students are highly successful when transferring to four-year universities.
After 25 years, Palo Alto College is still making a difference and moving forward to share its campus and its resources to improve its community. |
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