What's the most affordable college in San Antonio?

Of the 23 colleges listed on this page, Northwest Vista College reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $3,412 per year. That is the sticker price before aid; net price after grants can rank colleges differently, so compare both.

Can I commute to college from San Antonio?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the San Antonio metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in San Antonio, TX

CampusPin lists 23 colleges and universities in or near San Antonio, Texas, 14 universities and 9 community colleges, with 7 public and 16 private institutions.

San Antonio colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Lowest published tuition: Northwest Vista College ($3,412)
Published tuition range: $3,412–$53,676
Most selective: Trinity University (26% accept.)
Public / private: 7 public · 16 private
4-year / 2-year: 14 universities · 9 community colleges

Among the 23 colleges listed here, The University of Texas at San Antonio is the largest by enrollment; Northwest Vista College has the lowest published in-state tuition at $3,412; Trinity University is the most selective at a 26% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for San Antonio, Texas are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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