- St. Philip's College, founded in 1898, is a comprehensive, public community college whose mission is to provide a quality educational environment which stimulates leadership, personal growth, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.
School Highlights
St Philip's College serves 20,966 students (10% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 20,966 students
- In-state tuition: $5,550
- Out-state tuition: $10,740
- Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
St Philip's College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 629 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
St Philip's College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
629 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of St Philip's College has grown by 61% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The St Philip's College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
20,966 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,020 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
18,946 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
209 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,020 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18,946 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
65%
46%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
17%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3191%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,550 is more than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,740 is more than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,550
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,740
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,806
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- As a Historically Black College and as a Hispanic Serving Institution, St. Philip's College strives to be an important force in the community, responsive to the needs of a population rich in its ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity. St. Philip's College seeks to create an environment fostering excellence in academic and technical achievement, while expanding its commitment to opportunity and access. St. Philip's College was founded in 1898 by Bishop James Steptoe Johnston of St. Philip's Episcopal Church of the West Texas Diocese. The school, which opened on March 1, 1898, began as a sewing class for girls with fewer than 20 students in a house located in the area known today as the historic La Villita area in downtown San Antonio. Today, St. Philip's College remains a multi-campus institution of the Alamo Community College District, joining three other colleges – San Antonio College, Palo Alto College and Northwest Vista College – in meeting the educational needs of San Antonio's growing and diverse community. A Historically Black College and Hispanic Serving Institution with a semester enrollment of over 8,000, St. Philip's is among the oldest and most diverse community colleges in the nation and one of the fastest growing in Texas. St. Philip's College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees in Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Certificates of Completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St Philip's College cost?
St Philip's College's tuition is approximately $5,550 for In-State students and $10,740 for Out-State students.
What is St Philip's College's ranking?
St Philip's College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is St Philip's College located?
St Philip's College is located in the East Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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