For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 31,399 students in El Paso County County, Texas.
The top ranked community colleges in El Paso County, TX include Western Technical College, Vista College and Western Technical College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Top Ranked El Paso County Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Western Technical College![Western Technical College Photo - 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 Photo - 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.")
Private for-profit
9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
| 1,303 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
| 22 students
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso
Private for-profit
6926 Gateway Boulevard E.
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 633-1133
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 633-1133
| 542 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
| 1,419 students
Community Colleges in El Paso County, TX (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Anamarc College-El Paso Central (Closed 2014)
Private, for profit
3210 Dyer
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 351-8100
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 351-8100
| 4,701 students
International Business College-El Paso (Closed 2020)
Private for-profit
1156 Barranca
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 859-0422
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 859-0422
| 19 students
International Business College-El Paso (Closed 2020)
Private for-profit
1155 N Zaragosa Rd Suite 100
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 842-0422
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 842-0422
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in El Paso County, TX?
There are 7 community colleges serving 31,399 students in El Paso County, TX.
What is community college acceptance rate in El Paso County, TX?
The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in El Paso County, TX?
Community colleges in El Paso County, TX have approximately 78% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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