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El Paso, TX 79927
p. 915-532-3737
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El Paso, TX 79927
p. 915-532-3737
w. www.wtc-ep.edu
Western Technical College
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
570 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near El Paso, TX 79927
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,573 (49,039 urban / 4,534 rural) |
| Households | 13,548 (3.92 people per house) |
| Families | 12,363 (4.11 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 452 |
| Pop. — Asian | 154 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 31 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 717 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 41,250 |
| Pop. — Other | 12,471 |
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 | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Western Technical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= 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 | $4,050 | 231 |  75% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,000 | 46 |  15% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 272 |  89% |
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 | 5 | N/A | 5 |
Hispanic | 453 | 95 | 548 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 13 | 4 | 17 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 471 | 99 | 570 |
Most Popular Programs
Western Technical College has over 7 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1500 | $20,595 | $4,000 |
| 2 | Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician (ACH/ACR/ACHR/HRAC/HVAC/AC Technology) | 1500 | $20,595 | $4,000 |
| 3 | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1400 | $19,222 | $4,800 |
| 4 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 900 | $9,828 | $1,700 |
| 5 | Welding Technology/Welder | 1500 | $22,500 | $1,500 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Western Technical College Ranks 4125th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $21,416 ($21,499 male / $21,002 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 24 (20 male / 4 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $225,457 |
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