Champions for Access

Whether you are the first in your family to attend college or looking to further your career, we believe that a first-rate education should be accessible to anyone.

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Keeping Students First

Founded in 1985 from the desire to provide higher education to residents of south San Antonio, Palo Alto College has spent more than 30 years serving over 100,000 individuals throughout San Antonio, Bexar County, and surrounding counties.

On Campus News

The latest news, important announcements, and success stories from Palo Alto College

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    Students showcase creativity at landscaping conference

    Students in the landscape and horticulture program at Palo Alto College put their creative talents to the test at this year’s Texas Landscape and Nursery Association Conference in San Antonio.
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    Spotlight Series: PAC Honors Program

    Since 2017, the Honors Program has grown with the intent to inspire our students and broaden their horizons. Tori Beckman-Wilson and Thomas Murguía are the workhorses involved with the keeping honors program running.
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    One application can yield multiple scholarships

    Scholarships provide an opportunity to pay for college and alleviate stress for our students. The deadline to apply for the Alamo Colleges Foundation Scholarship is Sunday, Sept. 8.
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    Palo Alto College in the top 10 online community colleges in the nation

    Palo Alto College was recently recognized as the seventh best online community college in the nation for 2019 by BestColleges.com.
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    Palo Alto College named “Rising Star” by national Aspen Prize

    The Aspen Institute named PAC a "Rising Star" award winner of the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among community colleges.
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Spotlight Events

  • New Palomino Family Day

    Saturday, August 24, 9–2 p.m.

    All new incoming students and the families are invited to New Palomino Family Day on Saturday, Aug. 24

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