- 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 829 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- 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 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Western Technical College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
55 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Western Technical College has grown by 51% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Western Technical College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
829 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
657 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
172 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
809 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
637 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
20 students
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
172 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
61%
46%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
19%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
30.58%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.7473%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$31,000
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%
84%
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 lower than the state average of 84%.
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: Most Programs Offered 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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