Amarillo College
- Amarillo College, a public community college, is dedicated to providing educational, cultural and community services and resources to enhance the quality of life for the diverse population in the service area.
School Highlights
- Amarillo College serves 10,336 students (30% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
- Amarillo College is the only community colleges within Randall County, TX.
- The nearest community college to Amarillo College is Frank Phillips College (40.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Amarillo College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 288 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Amarillo College | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 288 staff | 76 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 10,336 students | 3,921 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 36:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,067 students | 1,055 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 7,269 students | 2,866 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 3% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 30% | 37% |
| % Black | 5% | 13% |
| % White | 60% | 39% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 16% | 21% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,900 | $33,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- On July 16, 1929, Amarillo College became the first junior college district in the state to be organized independent of a school district. The first classes were held in September 1929. The College moved to its present location with the construction of its first permanent building in 1937. After serving primarily as a junior college offering arts and sciences courses, the curriculum was expanded in 1942 to include vocational courses. In 1958, Amarillo College was granted its own board of regents independent of the trusteeship of the Amarillo Independent School District. The 1960s brought expansion in College facilities and programs. A number of allied health and occupational-technical programs were added to the curriculum along with an extensive array of continuing education and community service courses. In 1995, state legislation transferred Texas State Technical College - Amarillo to AC. Today, the East Campus (formerly Amarillo Technical Center) continues a 25-year history of meeting the region's technical education needs. As your community college, Amarillo College works hard to bring you high-quality academic and technical programs, plus hundreds of continuing education programs. We offer affordable tuition, and small classes when you want them - morning, afternoon, evening, or weekends. Our technical programs provide guaranteed training in fields where job prospects are good and there is the most long-term need for qualified personnel. AC is an ideal place to begin your college career. Our transfer programs let you complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree–conveniently and at a low cost. Amarillo College offers three associate degrees and various certificates of completion. Generally, students completing 15 semester credit hours each semester will be able to complete a certificate of completion within one academic year and an associate degree in two academic years. Amarillo College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate of arts degrees, associate of science degrees, associate of applied science degrees and certificates of completion.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Amarillo College is Frank Phillips College (40.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Frank Phillips CollegePublic1,348 students | 40.60 Mi1301 W. Roosevelt St.
Borger, TX 79008
(806)457-4200 40.601,348 - Clarendon CollegePublic1,394 students | 56.20 Mi1122 College Drive
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806)874-3571 56.201,394 - Clovis Community CollegePublic3,745 students | 92.50 Mi417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575)769-2811 92.503,745 - 793 students | 106.60 Mi911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575)461-4413 106.60793 - Kaplan College-LubbockPrivate, for profit314 students | 111.00 Mi1421 Ninth Street
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806)765-7051 111.00314
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