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Western Technical College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1067th overall and 35th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
72.3 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
71% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
12 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
76% / 80% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
413 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near El Paso, TX 79924
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 57,046 (57,046 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 18,877 (3.02 people per house) |
| Families | 14,804 (3.45 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 5,543 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,819 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 226 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 747 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 39,755 |
| Pop. — Other | 11,781 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Differs by program |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College |  |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $100 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 160 (76 male / 84 female) |
| Admitted | 114 (54 male / 60 female) |
| Admission rate | 71% |
| First-time Enrollment | 114 (54 male / 60 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 98 (53 male / 45 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 16 (1 male / 15 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 413 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Western Technical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Western Technical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,025 | 320 |  91% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,000 | 60 |  17% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,000 | 150 |  43% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 340 |  97% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Western Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 16 | 21 | 37 |
Hispanic | 150 | 154 | 304 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 34 | 37 | 71 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 200 | 213 | 413 |
Most Popular Programs
Western Technical College has over 8 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1800 | $24,714 | $2,300 |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1800 | $24,714 | $2,700 |
| 3 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1000 | $11,190 | $1,800 |
| 4 | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 1000 | $12,150 | $1,400 |
| 5 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 600 | $6,300 | $1,700 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Western Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 85 | 103 | |
| 4 | 63 | 67 | |
| 53 | 9 | 62 | |
| 41 | 1 | 42 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 9 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 62 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 | 31 | 1 | 7 | 42 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 52 | 15 | 67 | |||||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 80 | 23 | 103 | |||||
| Total | 12 | 197 | 2 | 4 | 59 | 274 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Western Technical College Ranks 3967th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $26,987 ($26,592 male / $27,410 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 29 (15 male / 14 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 2 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 15 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $17,837 |
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Western Technical College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Western Technical College is part of the Wisconsin Technical College System. The school was previously known as Western Wisconsin Technical College (WWTC), but the “Wisconsin” part of the name was officially dropped on March 29, 2006. As of 2006, these colleges were: Western’s sports teams are called the Cavaliers, who play in blue and gold colors.
Western Technical College Academics
Western Technical College is unique in its study options. In particular, the university has a Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, 200 work stations, available in: libraries, computer centers, student centers, Online Library and Wireless Network can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Western Technical College.
Western Technical College Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, conversely did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. In addition, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Western Technical College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, Religious Affiliation, ROTC, Alumni Affiliation, Job Skills, Leadership and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, Religious Affiliation, ROTC, Alumni Affiliation, Job Skills, Leadership and State/District Residency.
Western Technical College Students
Additionally, it is part of an Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately four hundred and thirty-five degree-seeking undergrads. Western Technical College offers Associate degrees.
This school features the Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus.
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