Western Texas College

6200 College Ave, Snyder, TX, 79549-9502 - View a map of this school Map

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Western Texas College is a comprehensive public community college which provides open access and equal educational opportunity as it supports the lifelong needs of a multicultural society. The college is committed to educational excellence as it challenges students to reach their full potential in developing critical thinking skills, communication proficiency, appreciation of arts and culture, and an understanding of their role and responsibilities in a democratic society. ...

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  • Western Texas College
  • Community College Avg.
County Scurry County, TX -
Title IV Eligible YES Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 496 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,824 students 1,443 students
Total Enrollment 2,320 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 323 students 233 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 78% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 52% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $1,625 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 26% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $350 $1,275
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 65% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,160 $1,147

School Notes:

  • Academically, Western Texas offers the same basic courses as the state's four-year schools. This includes Agriculture, Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, College Preparatory, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, Education, English, Geography, Geology, Government, History, Humanities, Mass Communications, Mathematics, Music, Orientation, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Science, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish and Speech.
  • Western Texas offers one-year and two-year vocational certificates in such areas as Early Childhood Education, Business, Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Golf & Landscape Technology, Vocational Nursing and Welding.
  • Western Texas College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, website: www.sacscoc.org, to award associate degrees and certificates. Inquiries to the Commission should relate only to the accreditation status of the institute, and not to general admission information.
  • Profile last updated: 08/01/2009.

In the News:

  • MC splits in WJCAC opener (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
    posted on March 7, 2010 at 06:31:06 am
    From staff reports SNYDER -- David Walkling continued to pitch well and on Friday he picked up a win as the Midland College baseball team split its WJCAC conference-opening doubleheader with Western Texas College.
  • Blackwell blasts Mustangs to win over Euless Trinity at Mid-Cities (Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
    posted on March 6, 2010 at 06:25:20 am
    HURST - Coronado's Brayden Blackwell had five hits, including two doubles and a solo home run, to help Coronado beat Euless Trinity 11-5 and tie Richland 7-7 on Friday at the HEB Mid-Cities Classic.
  • Barrow barrels into Western Texas College (The Lake Wales News)
    posted on March 3, 2010 at 03:06:31 pm
    Lake Wales High School senior Jaime Barrow will sign a letter of intent Monday to attend Western Texas College, where she will compete as a barrel racer on the school’s rodeo team.
  • SAN ANGELO STOCK SHOW & RODEO: Harrell, Brown roping in fans (The San Angelo Standard-Times)
    posted on February 26, 2010 at 04:56:00 am
    SAN ANGELO, Texas —Hometown hero Kipp Harrell and his team roping partner, Jake Brown, have been putting on quite a show at the 78th Annual San Angelo Rodeo.If things go as planned, the duo will be taking home some big money Saturday night.Harrell and Brown took the lead in the team roping with a 19.1 total after Thursday’s performance at the San Angelo Coliseum.Since Harrell is from nearby Wall ...
  • MEN'S BASKETBALL: Senior pride (Ball State Daily News)
    posted on February 24, 2010 at 08:56:58 am
    Brawley Chisholm and Terrance Watson run down the court against Butler earlier this season. The two seniors will be honored at Senior Night tonight. Brawley Chisholm and Terrence Watson take the same approach to the game of basketball.

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