Overview

Amarillo College is a 2-year institution located in Amarillo, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Washington Street Campus, Student Services Center
2201 S. Washington St.
Amarillo, TX  79109
United States

Contact Email: askac@actx.edu
Phone: 806-371-5000
Fax: 806-371-5497

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations, General
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Real Estate
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Photographic And Film/video Technology/technician
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Engineering, General
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Instrumentation Technology/technician
Laser And Optical Technology/technician
Telecommunications Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Linguistics
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Environmental Health
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
Surgical Technology/technologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Funeral Service And Mortuary Science, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist
Welding Technology/welder
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/technician
Industrial Radiologic Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Photography
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,988

Enrolled

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Proof of Bacterial Meningitis, and ACT/SAT Score (Recommend for all)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

1,128

In-state

2,664

Out-of-state

1,128

In-district

Fees

2,040

Full-time student fees

Financial Aid

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

Student Body

8,988

Total Undergrad students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	48.08%
Black or African American	6.56%
White or Caucasian	37.05%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.69%
Asian	2.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	2.87%
Other	1.75%

Gender

Male (35.81%)

Female (64.19%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Fest, Badgerama and Spring Fling

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus police patrol Monday through Saturday 7 am-11 pm

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

34

Total Faculty

Full-time - 30

Part-time - 4

Male - 318

Female - 457