- 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 serves 2,036 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,036 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Western Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Western Technical College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
128 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Western Technical College has grown by 55% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Western Technical College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,036 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,366 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
670 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
203 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,366 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
670 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
71%
46%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
16%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
31%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
64%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,572
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
72%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Western Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Western Technical College is 85%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.
What is Western Technical College's ranking?
Western Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Highest completion rates.
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