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The main campus of Western Technical College is in El Paso, TX (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Western Technical College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and medical adminstration.
Western Technical College does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007, the school had 427 enrolled students. Western Technical College has a larger minority student population than most schools. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
Many students are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Provide quality training in a caring, professional way that will prepare a new student or upgrade an experienced worker to succeed in the modern, high-tech workforce."
More complete details are provided below.
Western Technical College
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
General Phone: (915) 566-9621
http://www.wtc-ep.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 103 | medical assistant |
| Medical Administration | 67 | health and medical administrative |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 62 | computer support |
| Engineering Technician | 42 | electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 170 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 104 | 2 |
In 2007, Western Technical College had a total enrollment of 427 students (379 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 73% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of El Paso, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 160 | 114 | 71% | 114 | 100% |
| Men | 76 | 54 | 71% | 54 | 100% |
| Women | 84 | 60 | 71% | 60 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Western Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2098301)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 13 | $36,077 | 9 | $33,422 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $36,077 | 9 | $33,422 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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