Western Technical College (El Paso - 79927)
Tel:
(915)760-8107
School Highlights
- Western Technical College (El Paso - 79927) serves 990 students (76% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
- Western Technical College (El Paso - 79927) is one of 8 community colleges within El Paso County, TX.
- The nearest community college is International Business College-El Paso (El Paso - 79907) (2.90 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 32% over five years.
| Western Technical College (El Paso - 79927) | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 43 staff | 76 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 8 | 7 |
| Total Enrollment | 990 students | 3,921 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 756 students | 1,055 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 234 students | 2,866 students |
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| % Hispanic | 83% | 37% |
| % Black | 4% | 13% |
| % White | 13% | 39% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.29 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 46% | 21% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,900 | $34,000 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 98% | 83% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $12,449 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,250 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 75% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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