Western Technical College
- 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 Nursing, Bachelor in Business Administration, 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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 grown by 48% over five years.
Western Technical College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associates Colleges
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
9
Student Body
The student population of Western Technical College has grown by 11% 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 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
547 students
4,541 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
517 students
1,289 students
# Part-Time Students
30 students
3,252 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
108 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
517 students
1,266 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
30 students
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
63%
46%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
16%
30%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
23.02%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.5%
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,572
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
83%
75%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 02/21/2022
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%.
What is Western Technical College's ranking?
Western Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Western Technical College is Southwest University at El Paso (6.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Southwest University at El Paso
Private for-profit
1414 Geronimo
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 778-4001
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 778-4001
6.2 miles
| 1,558 students
Vista College
Private for-profit
6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031
6.3 miles
| 2,945 students
9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
8.0 miles
| 26,034 students
Border Institute Of Technology
Private, for profit
9611 Acer Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 593-7328
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 593-7328
8.7 miles
| 22 students
9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
15.3 miles
| 1,310 students
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