Amarillo College
About Amarillo College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Amarillo College teaches in the Texas panhandle and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution known for rebuilding itself around helping poor students finish, with food pantries, childcare and emergency cash. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1929
Location
Amarillo, Texas
Students
7,399
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
32.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,136
Out-of-state: $4,704
Avg Net Price
$4,600
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,302
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
32.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67.8%
Transfer Out
12%
Teaching Quality
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$8.5K
Class Size
Large
The 32.3% graduation rate is below average, but 67.8% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,136
In-State
$4,704
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,072
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,854
After Financial Aid
$4,600
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,856
Receive Grants
44.1%
Take Loans
12.5%
Tuition is $2,136/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,600.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Amarillo College fund their education.
While in School
44.1%
Get Grants
Free money
12.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,043
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$15,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$159/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 12.5% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $15,000. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Amarillo College.
Gender
65.6%
Female
34%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,399
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.8%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
27.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 66% of the student body. 48.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
7,399
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Amarillo College fields 3 varsity teams with 79 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
3
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
79
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
68% / 32%
54
Men
25
Women
2
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Amarillo Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,302
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$31K
355 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$65K
201 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$33K
149 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$25K
87 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$53K
79 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$36K
43 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.