Western Technical College
- 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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,310 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- 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 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
Student Body
The student population of Western Technical College has grown by 32% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Western Technical College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,310 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,091 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
219 students
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
75%
47%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
15%
29%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.68
College Completion Rate
70%
23%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% 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) 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.
Profile last updated: 02/21/2022
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