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Western Technical College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 30 to 1
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in El Paso, Texas, Western Technical College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Western Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Western Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 71% at Western Technical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Western Technical College are Office Management and Supervision, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Office Management and Supervision

Program Length 30 months
Tuition and Fees $49,257
Books and Supplies $5,899
Total Cost $55,156

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

Program Length 19 months
Tuition and Fees $28,534
Books and Supplies $4,796
Total Cost $33,330

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Physical Therapy Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Western Technical College received on average $4,053 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,053
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 101 69% $4,687 $473,436
Other Federal Grant 116 79% $4,272 $495,576
State Grant/Scholarships 4 3% $1,600 $6,400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 14 10% $909 $12,726
Total Grant & Scholarships 127 87% $4,053 $514,702

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Technical College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Technical College students is 73.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.5%.

73.7%

  • African American 82.1% 23 students
  • white 70.0% 28 students
  • unknown 100.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 72.7% 141 students
  • Mixed Race 83.3% 5 students

Service Offerings

Western Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training