Western Texas College
School Notes Overview:
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. ...
School Overview:
- 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 | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,320 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 323 students | 229 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 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 65% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,160 | $1,146 |
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:
- Transition fair gives look at the future (Abilene Reporter-News)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 04:30:25 am
Karen Hunt spends most of her school days teaching early childhood classes in Sweetwater. But Thursday she was wearing a different hat — that of parent to an 18-year-old high school senior daughter with disabilities. The two, along with 300-plus other students, teachers and parents were attending the third annual Region 14 Transition Fair at the Education Service Center in Abilene. “We are ... - Baseball Wolves add nine recruits (Aberdeen American News)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:08:21 pm
Northern State baseball coach Mark Gulseth will have nine new recruits to work with this season. The Wolves will open their season Feb. 23 against Bemidji State in the Metrodome in Minneapolis.... - JC Volleyball: Lady Chaps win regular season finale (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 09:27:09 am
From staff reports SNYDER -- The Midland College volleyball team will head into the Region V Tournament with a little momentum after beating Western Texas College, 25-22, 22-25, 25-23, 25-19 on Monday night at the Western College gym. - JC Volleyball: Midland College vs. Western Texas College (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 06:43:13 am
MIDLAND COLLEGE AT WESTERN TEXAS COLLEGE When/where: 7 p.m., Western Texas College gym, Snyder - Men's J.C. basketball: Chaps' new coach in familiar territory (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 05:57:09 am
Ross Hodge has embraced everything that comes with taking over a successful men’s basketball program at Midland College.
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