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About The Alamo Colleges
- Vision
- Mission
- Shared Values
- About The Alamo Colleges
- The Colleges
- Off-Campus SItes
- Service Area
- Enrollment
- Student Profile
- Map of Our Colleges
- Hotel Accommodations Near Our Locations
- Tuition and Fees
- Flexible Schedules
- Degree and Certificate Programs (PDF)
- Accessible Higher Education
Vision
The Alamo Colleges will be the best in the nation.
Mission
Empowering our diverse communities for success.
Shared Values
We the members of the Alamo Colleges are committed to building our individual and collective character through a set of shared values. These values guide and inspire our thoughts and actions as we seek to fulfill our vision and mission.
Integrity: By having the courage to act ethically, we build a culture of trust and respect.
Communication: We engage in open and transparent communication, information sharing and collaboration.
Community: We are committed to a joyful culture of learning and service where unity in diversity occurs through mutual respect, cooperation and
accessibility.
Academic Freedom: We value creativity, growth and transformation through vigorous inquiry and a free exchange of ideas for all.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and strive for continuous learning and improvement.
Prepared by the Alamo Colleges' Values Team
About the Alamo Colleges
The Alamo Colleges serve the Bexar County community through their programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world. Students are taught by highly qualified faculty with Master's and doctorate degrees dedicated to creating a learning centered environment. Student services include counseling, computer labs, tutoring, financial services, services for the disabled, developmental instruction, veteran's services, and job placement.
The five colleges - San Antonio, St. Philip's, Palo Alto, Northeast Lakeview, and Northwest Vista - offer associate degrees, certificates and licensures in occupational programs that prepare students for jobs, as well as arts and science courses that transfer to four-year colleges and universities and lead to AA and AS degrees.
The Alamo Colleges nine-member board of trustees are elected locally to six-year terms by Bexar County voters. The Chancellor, the district's chief executive officer, guides and implements the programs and policies of the Alamo Colleges.
Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College and San Antonio College are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur Georgia 30033-4097, (404) 679-4501.
The Colleges
- Northwest Vista College (est. 1995)
- Palo Alto College (est. 1985)
- St. Philip's College (est. 1898)
- San Antonio College (est. 1925)
- Northeast Lakeview College (est. 2007)
Off-Campus Sites
- St. Philip's College Southwest Campus
- Advanced Technology Center
- St. Philip's College Military Base Locations
- Palo Alto College Off-Campus Locations
- Northwest Vista College at Data Point
- Central Texas Technology Center, New Braunfels, TX
- Alamo Colleges Community Education Centers
- Westside Workforce Education and Training Center
- Greater Kerrville—Alamo Colleges Center
Service Area
Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr and Wilson counties
Enrollment - Fall 2009
| College | Established | Fall 2009 Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest
Vista College President, Dr. Jackie Claunch |
1995 | 14,555 |
| Palo
Alto College President, Dr. Ana "Cha" Guzmán |
1983 | 8,304 |
| San
Antonio College President, Dr. Robert Zeigler |
1925 | 22,028 |
| St.
Philip’s College President, Dr. Adena Williams Loston |
1898 | 10,282 |
| Northeast
Lakeview College President, Dr. Eric Reno |
2007 | 5,197 |
| TOTAL | 60,366 | |
Student Profile
Fall 2009
(Source: CBM certified reports, except NVC-*NVC data from ACCD Data Warehouse)
Map of Our Colleges
Hotel Accommodations Near Our Locations
Alamo Colleges-District Office- Houston Street
811 W. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
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Alamo Colleges-District Office-Sheridan
201 W. Sheridan
San Antonio, TX 78204
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Northeast Lakeview
College
1201 Kitty Hawk Rd.
Universal City, TX 78148
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Northwest Vista College
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
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Palo Alto College
1400 Villaret Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78224
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San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
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St. Philip's College
1801 Martin Luther King Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78203
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Tuition and Fees
The Alamo Colleges offer affordable tuition.
Flexible Schedules
- Day and evening classes
- Weekend classes
- Internet courses
- Telecourses
- Off-campus classes
Accessible Higher Education
- Open admission with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Financial Aid Available
Federal Pell Grant Summary
| Award Year | Number of Recipients | Average grant per student | Total grant dollars dispersed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2005 | 19,998 | $ 2,279 | $ 45,572,734 |
| 2003-2004 | 22,326 | $ 2,279 | $ 50,887,411 |
| 2002-2003 | 19,737 | $ 2,110 | $ 44,003,185 |
| 2001-2002 | 16,790 | $ 2,111 | $ 35,446,673 |
| 2000-2001 | 14,555 | $ 1,838 | $ 26,744,820 |
| 1999-2000 | 14,325 | $ 1,686 | $ 24,150,627 |
| 1998-1999 | 13,878 | $ 1,662 | $ 23,058,378 |