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Western Technical College

#2262 in US ranking El Paso, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Avg. aid
$1,501
Receiving aid
66%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
72%
Median salary
$34,526
1 yr after graduation

What does Western Technical College offer in terms of athletics?

Western Technical College does not report varsity sports or an athletic-association affiliation in the institutional information available here. Applicants should not expect an NCAA-style athletics program, athletic recruiting or sports scholarships on that basis.

This does not rule out informal recreation or activities organized by students, but it is different from a documented varsity, club or intramural program. Anyone seeking a particular sport should confirm that the activity currently operates at their campus and fits their class schedule.

What student groups and Associations are available at Western Technical College?

Western Technical College's available institutional information does not establish a current roster of recognized student organizations. Applicants interested in an academic club, professional association or volunteer group should request the active list for the campus and program they would attend.

It is worth distinguishing a recognized student-run group from a college-sponsored event or an informal gathering. The college reports no student-run newspaper, radio or television station, drama group, marching band or choral group. Students hoping for one of those specific outlets should not assume it is part of campus life.

Who studies at Western Technical College?

Western Technical College enrolled 1,206 students in the reported institutional figures. Its entering population included 330 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 32 transfer-in students.

In the 2024-25 geographic figures, 92% of students were Texas residents and 8% came from other U.S. states. The demographic counts reported by Peterson's identify 887 Hispanic or Latino students, the largest listed group. These figures describe enrollment; they do not indicate what any individual student's experience will be.

For applicants, the enrollment size suggests a setting different from a large public university, while the reported student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1 is a reason to ask about actual class, lab and clinical-group sizes in a chosen program. An institution-wide ratio is not the same as the number of students in a particular classroom.

How does student life look like at Western Technical College?

Student life at Western Technical College is likely to revolve around scheduled classes, practical training and commuting rather than residence halls and a large varsity-sports calendar. The college reports no institution-operated undergraduate housing.

That structure can matter to students balancing school with work or family responsibilities. Before enrolling, it is useful to see the actual weekly timetable: time on campus may include labs or other required sessions beyond lectures, and a clinical placement may require travel elsewhere. Students should also ask where they can study between classes and how orientation, academic help and campus communications work at their assigned location.

The reported campus services do not include a health clinic or personal or psychological counseling. Students who expect to need those services should plan around that distinction rather than assuming the college provides them directly.

What libraries are available to students at Western Technical College?

Western Technical College reports no on-campus libraries in the institutional count. That figure does not, by itself, establish whether students have access to digital research materials, program resource rooms or other study spaces.

Applicants should ask their program to demonstrate the resources used for coursework: required databases or online journals, access from home, help with research assignments, and places to study on campus. Nursing and other health programs may also require specialized reference materials. A resource tour or written account of access is more informative than assuming a conventional college library is available.

Western Technical College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1206

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

217

Total staff

84 full time, 16 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Western Technical College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,206

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 834
Part-time: 372

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 42
Men: 175

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 887
Black or African American: 49
White: 179
American Indian or Alaska Native: 17
Asian: 5
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 4
Two or more races: 56
Unknown: 9

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.