- 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, Information Systems and Security, 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 547 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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: 547 students
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- 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 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Western Technical College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
55 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Western Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Western Technical College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
547 students
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
517 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
30 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
108 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
517 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
30 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
63%
46%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
16%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
31%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.5%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,572
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
83%
75%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Persephone Faison, Director of Operations at the Better Business Bureau. -
- Jonathan Wilder, Electronics Engineering Technology graduate, hired by On Site Safety, Inc. -
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 higher than the state average of 75%.
Who are famous alumni from Western Technical College?
Western Technical College famous alumni include: Persephone Faison, Director of Operations at the Better Business Bureau. and Jonathan Wilder, Electronics Engineering Technology graduate, hired by On Site Safety, Inc..
What is Western Technical College's ranking?
Western Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: 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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