Western Technical College (El Paso - 79927)
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Tel:
(915) 532-3737
- Western Technical College is a fourth-generation, locally-owned college, proudly serving the El Paso community since 1970. This is the place where you can take your passion and turn it into a career you love. Here, you`ll be surrounded by classmates who share your passion and are on the same path. Our caring instructors and staff are totally dedicated to your success and will be with you every step of the way. Think about it: the few months of hard work that you invest in your education today will set the stage for a bright future tomorrow.
School Highlights
Western Technical College (El Paso - 79927) serves 975 students (90% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
Top Rankings
Western Technical College (El Paso - 79927) ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 40% over five years.
| Western Technical College (El Paso - 79927) | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 121 staff | 121 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 8 | 9 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 85% | 80% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $14,008 | $10,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 72% |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- We`re here to provide high-quality training and education in a caring, professional environment. We give new students, working adults, active military, and military veterans the skills they need to succeed and advance in their chosen careers.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Western Technical College (El Paso - 79927) is International Business College-El Paso (2.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- International Business College-El PasoPrivate for-profit138 students | 2.80 Mi1155 N Zaragosa Rd Suite 100
El Paso, TX 79907
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El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 593-7328 6.7022 - 28,819 students | 7.30 Mi9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000 7.3028,819 - Vista CollegePrivate, for profit3,482 students | 9.40 Mi6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031 9.403,482 - Southwest University at El PasoPrivate for-profit1,481 students | 9.50 Mi1414 Geronimo
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 778-4001 9.501,481
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