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Western Texas College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 350
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 52%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in Snyder, Texas, Western Texas College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Western Texas 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 Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Western Texas College is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Western Texas College is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Western Texas College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,380

Cost of attendance at Western Texas College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,340

Cost of attendance at Western Texas College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 51 of freshman students at Western Texas College received on average $7,652 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.

$7,652
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 43 24% $5,762 $247,787
Other Federal Grant 44 25% $6,086 $267,782
State Grant/Scholarships 38 21% $4,076 $154,887
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 60 34% $4,562 $273,707
Total Grant & Scholarships 91 51% $7,652 $696,376

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Texas College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Texas College students is 48.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.7%.

48.6%

  • African American 47.8% 11 students
  • white 49.5% 49 students
  • hispanic 49.5% 48 students
  • International Students 44.4% 12 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Western Texas 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 Texas 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
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)