Western Technical College Photo #0 - 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.

Western Technical College

9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, TX 79927
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
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Western Technical College Photo #1 - 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.
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Western Technical College Photo #1 - 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.
  • 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 Stats (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
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
128 staff
262 staff
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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
1,396 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Western Technical College and community college average number of enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Western Technical College and community college average student staff ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
1,366 students
890 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Western Technical College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
670 students
4,022 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Western Technical College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Western Technical College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Texas.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
203 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,366 students
890 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Western Technical College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
670 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
This chart displays the dormitory capacity of Western Technical College and the community college average dormitory capacity of Texas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
71%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Technical College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Technical College and the percentage of Black community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
16%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Technical College and the percentage of White community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Western Technical College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Western Technical College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Technical College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
Diversity Score
0.46
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Technical College and the community college average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
31%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Western Technical College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6425%
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$34,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Western Technical College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Texas by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
84%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Western Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,572
$10,765
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Western Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Western Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
85%
72%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Western Technical College and the community college average percent admitted of Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,036 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

El Paso County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in El Paso County, TX is Vista College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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