Best El Paso County Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 community colleges serving 32,416 students in El Paso County County, Texas.
The top ranked community colleges in El Paso County, TX include Western Technical College, Southwest University at El Paso and Western Technical College.
El Paso County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.36, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.

Top Ranked El Paso County Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
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
| 1,310 students
1414 Geronimo
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 778-4001
| 1,558 students
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
Public
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
| 547 students
Border Institute Of Technology
Private, for profit
9611 Acer Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 593-7328
| 22 students
El Paso Community College
Public
9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
| 26,034 students
Vista College
Private for-profit
6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031
| 2,945 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in El Paso County, TX

Community Colleges in El Paso County, TX (Closed)

School
Location
Students
3210 Dyer
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 351-8100
| 4,701 students
1156 Barranca
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 859-0422
| 19 students
1155 N Zaragosa Rd Suite 100
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 842-0422
| 138 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in El Paso County, TX?
There are 6 community colleges serving 32,416 students in El Paso County, TX.
What is community college diversity score in El Paso County, TX?
El Paso County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.36, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in El Paso County, TX?
Community colleges in El Paso County, TX are approximately 90% minority students (majority Hispanic).

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