- 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 611 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- 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 44 teachers has declined by 20% over five years.
Western Technical College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
44 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Western Technical College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Western Technical College diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
611 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
488 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
123 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
810 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
481 students
837 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
7 students
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
119 students
3,377 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4 students
39 students
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
62%
47%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
18%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
30.45%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
100%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,572
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
83%
84%
Source: 2025 (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: 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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