Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College is a public two-year institution located in San Antonio, Texas, in a large city setting. The college enrolls 16,963 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 36.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 34% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 57% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs in several technical and vocational disciplines. Programs include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Petroleum Technology/Technician, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management. Several programs are available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

As part of the Alamo Colleges District, Palo Alto College serves students on the south side of San Antonio, providing workforce-focused training in energy, cosmetology, healthcare administration, and engineering technology.