Amarillo College: Review & Facts

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Amarillo College is a large two-year, public school with 8,990 students enrolled. This college is one of the 4 schools and colleges located in Amarillo, Texas.

Academic Offerings

Amarillo College will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
59
Amarillo College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 59 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Management, Business, and Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Amarillo College is relatively low at 66% (close to Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Fair
The graduation rate at Amarillo College is very low - 19%. Approximately 18% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at AC is reasonably decent: 19:1. Read more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely low, about $2,700 per year. The additional fees at AC beyond tuition are about $2,100; which totals $4,800 per year.

Read the details about Amarillo College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Amarillo College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (806) 371-5000 or check Amarillo College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,000
Low
AC provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Amarillo College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
AC offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $2,000 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Amarillo College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Amarillo College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Amarillo College
2011 S. Washington
Amarillo, Texas
79109, USA
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