- 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 1,303 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,303 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Western Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Western Technical College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
128 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
15
9
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 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,303 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
778 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
525 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
180 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
778 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
525 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
77%
40%
% White
6%
6%
% Hawaiian
13%
24%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
29.9%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6747%
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,572
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
72%
Source: 2023 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Western Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Western Technical College is 85%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.
What is Western Technical College's ranking?
Western Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.
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