- 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 17,299 students (14% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 17,299 students
- In-state tuition: $5,550
- Out-state tuition: $10,740
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- 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 305 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
St Philip's College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1898
Total Faculty
305 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of St Philip's College has grown by 36% over five years.
The St Philip's College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
17,299 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
57:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
2,424 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
14,875 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
17,299 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,424 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
14,875 students
3,370 students
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
66%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
16%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $5,550 is more than the state average of $3,345. 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 $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,550
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,740
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,630
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,806
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
School Mascot
Philip D. Tiger
Source: 2025 (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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