Western Technical College is a private community college located in El Paso, TX. It offers 9 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Technical College is $4,160. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas private community colleges' average ($19,853).

The school has 1,328 students, which is lower than Texas community collleges' average (3,604). The students to faculty ratio is 30 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (19 to 1) of Texas community colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $4,160 for undergraduate programs at Western Technical College. The tuition & fees at Western Technical College is cheaper than the average costs ($19,853) over private community colleges in Texas.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Western Technical College and compare to Texas community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$4,160
Books & Supplies$94
Off-Campus Living Costs$2,556
Average Financial Aid$2,310
Cost of Attendance$6,810
Total Costs After Financial Aid$4,500
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Western Technical College$4,160
Private Community Colleges in Texas$19,853
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$19,777
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor$4,160 $94 200 Hours 1 Months
Welding Technology/Welder$22,042 $1,808 39 Hours 13 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician$33,534 $8,590 63 Hours 19 Months
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician$32,454 $4,920 60 Hours 19 Months
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician$33,534 $8,516 63 Hours 19 Months
Medical/Clinical Assistant$14,670 $2,170 38 Hours 8 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Western Technical College offers Certificate, Associate's and Bachelor's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs231

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair TechnologiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 76 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 116 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder158 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical/Clinical Assistant66 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 27 completers

Student Population

There are 1,328 students at Western Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,122 male students and 181 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,303778525
Male Students1,122655467
Female Students18112358

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Western Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Typefour-year, private (for-profit)
Address9624 Plaza Circle, El Paso, TX
Phone915-532-3737
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$4,160
Student Population »1,328 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »64%
Retention Rate55% (Full-time)
75% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$2,310
Students to Faculty30:1 (3.33%)