ITT Technical Institute-Houston West (Closed 2016)

  • At ITT Tech we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, criminal justice, and business.

School Highlights

ITT Technical Institute-Houston West served 615 students (90% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 44:1 was higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 70%.

School Overview

ITT Technical Institute-Houston West
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
14 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
615 students
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
555 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
60 students
3,359 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
690 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
555 students
1,289 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
5%
5%
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% Hispanic
33%
46%
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% Black
37%
12%
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% White
16%
30%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
18%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,800
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$18,048
$14,052
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
81%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$25,827
$9,584
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,250
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Acceptance Rate
93%
78%
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Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • ITT Educational Services, Inc. is a leading private college system focused on technology-oriented programs of study. It operates over 80 ITT Technical Institutes in 30 states which predominantly provide career-focused, degree programs to approximately 40,000 students. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, it has been actively involved in the higher education community in the United States since 1969. The five schools at the ITT Technical Institutes [School of Information Technology, School of Drafting and Design, School of Electronics Technology, School of Business, and School of Criminal Justice] teach skills and knowledge that can be used to begin careers in our global technology-driven culture. Most ITT Technical Institute programs of study blend traditional academic content with applied learning concepts, with a significant portion devoted to practical study in a lab environment. Advisory committees, comprised of representatives of local businesses and employers, help each ITT Technical Institute periodically assess and update curricula, equipment and laboratory design.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does ITT Technical Institute-Houston West cost?
ITT Technical Institute-Houston West's private state tuition is approximately $18,048.
What is the acceptance rate of ITT Technical Institute-Houston West?
The acceptance rate of ITT Technical Institute-Houston West is 93%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.

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