- 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 34:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 75%.
School Overview
ITT Technical Institute-Houston West
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
14 staff
73 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
615 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
555 students
902 students
# Part-Time Students
60 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
555 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
555 students
869 students
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
47%
% Black
37%
13%
% White
16%
25%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
20%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2014-2015, in 2017 dollars)
$39,400
$31,600
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,048
$13,749
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,827
$9,584
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
93%
86%
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 86%.
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