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Western Technical College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 30 to 1
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 68%

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

Western Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 63%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Western Technical College are Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Office Management and Supervision, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Office Management and Supervision

Program Length 30 months
Tuition and Fees $49,257
Books and Supplies $5,898
Total Cost $55,155

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Western Technical College received on average $5,190 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.

$5,190
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 282 63% $6,345 $1,789,290
Other Federal Grant 332 75% $5,480 $1,819,340
State Grant/Scholarships 51 11% $1,489 $75,939
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 59 13% $1,214 $71,626
Total Grant & Scholarships 379 85% $5,190 $1,966,905

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 67.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.9%.

67.5%

  • African American 41.7% 10 students
  • white 52.4% 44 students
  • unknown 100.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 71.3% 355 students
  • Mixed Race 62.5% 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