Western Technical College
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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 serves 1,310 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 71%.
Top Rankings
Western Technical College 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 128 teachers has grown by 100% over five years.
Western Technical College | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 128 staff | 262 staff |
Number of Programs Offered | 11 | 10 |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 84% | 82% |
Median Debt for Graduates | $14,031 | $10,500 |
Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,500 | $5,500 |
Acceptance Rate | 85% | 72% |
Source: 2020 (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.
Profile last updated: 02/21/2022
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Western Technical College is Border Institute Of Technology (6.7 miles away).
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El Paso, TX 79924
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