·Public Community College (HBCU and HSI)
St. Philip's College is a public community college founded in 1898, holding the singular distinction of being the only college in the United States recognized simultaneously as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Located in the historic East Side community of San Antonio, Texas — the historic center of the city's African American community — St. Philip's is part of the Alamo Colleges District and has served San Antonio for over 125 years. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development programs in over 70 academic and technical disciplines, with transfer pathways through the Alamo Colleges system. Phil the Tiger leads the Tigers athletic program, and the college serves over 21,000 students annually. St. Philip's is deeply committed to access, equity, and educational opportunity for all students, reflecting its historic and ongoing role as a beacon of higher education for African American and Latino communities throughout San Antonio and South Texas.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$10,740
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,952
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
