Western Technical College Photo - The East (main) Campus is housed in a 150,000 square ft. facility on 13 acres. The facility comfortably accommodates classrooms and shops for the following programs: Advanced Welding, Automotive Technology, Bachelor in Business Administration, Diesel Mechanics, Commercial Driver Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Refrigeration/HVAC Technology. Our main campus also features a Learning Resource Center, student computer labs, restaurant and a Matco Tool store.

Best El Paso Community Colleges

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 33,098 students in El Paso, Texas.
The top-ranked community colleges in El Paso, TX include Vista College, Western Technical College and Western Technical College.
El Paso community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 29:1.

Top-Ranked El Paso, TX Community Colleges (2026-27)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Vista College
Private for-profit
6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031
Enrollment: 2,945 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Private-state tuition: $15,680 Minority enrollment: 77%
Western Technical College
Western Technical College Photo - The East (main) Campus is housed in a 150,000 square ft. facility on 13 acres. The facility comfortably accommodates classrooms and shops for the following programs: Advanced Welding, Automotive Technology, Bachelor in Business Administration, Diesel Mechanics, Commercial Driver Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Refrigeration/HVAC Technology. Our main campus also features a Learning Resource Center, student computer labs, restaurant and a Matco Tool store.
Private for-profit
9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
Enrollment: 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Western Technical College
Western Technical College Photo - The Northeast (branch) Campus is housed in a 48,000 square ft. facility on five acres. The branch campus houses the following programs: Aerospace and Defense Technology, Bachelor in Nursing, Bachelor in Business Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Systems and Security, Master of Business Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, and Physical Therapist Assistant. The Diana campus also features, a Learning Resource
Private, for profit
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
Enrollment: 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Border Institute Of Technology
Private, for profit
9611 Acer Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 593-7328
Enrollment: 22 students
El Paso Community College
Public
9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
Enrollment: 25,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 In-state tuition: $2,094 Out-state tuition: $3,654 Minority enrollment: 95%
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso
Private for-profit
6926 Gateway Boulevard E.
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 633-1133
Enrollment: 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Southwest University at El Paso
Private for-profit
6101 Montana
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 778-4001
Enrollment: 2,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 60% Private-state tuition: $14,300 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Community Colleges in El Paso, TX (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3210 Dyer
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 351-8100
Enrollment: 4,701 students Minority enrollment: 95%
1156 Barranca
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 859-0422
Enrollment: 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1155 N Zaragosa Rd Suite 100
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 842-0422
Enrollment: 138 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in El Paso, TX?
There are 7 community colleges serving 33,098 students in El Paso, TX.
What is the community college diversity score in El Paso, TX?
Community colleges in El Paso have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in El Paso, TX?
Community colleges in El Paso, TX have approximately 93% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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