- The Northeast (branch) Campus is housed in a 48,000 square ft. facility on five acres. The branch campus houses the following programs: Aerospace and Defense Technology, Bachelor in Business Administration, Bachelor in Nursing, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Master of Business Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, and Physical Therapist Assistant. The Diana campus also features, a Learning Resource Center with available computers, a student break area stocked with snacks and microwaves, and an outside patio for you to enjoy.
School Highlights
Western Technical College serves 611 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- 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 44 teachers has declined by 20% over five years.
Western Technical College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Year Founded
1970
Campus Size
13 acres
Total Faculty
44 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
9
School Calendar
School Motto
Don't Give Up, Rise Up!
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Student Body
The student population of Western Technical College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Western Technical College diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 77% over five years.
Total Enrollment
611 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
488 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
123 students
3,352 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
600 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
481 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
7 students
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
119 students
3,370 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4 students
39 students
Diversity Score
1.00
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
30.45%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
75%
26%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$41,422
$42,382
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,572
$10,630
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
83%
84%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 09/22/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Western Technical College often compared to?
Western Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest University at El Paso by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Western Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Western Technical College is 83%, which is lower than the state average of 84%.
What is Western Technical College's ranking?
Western Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Western Technical College located?
Western Technical College is located in the Northeast El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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