Description

A small school in Snyder, Texas, Western Texas College is an accessible college that offers a combination of academic bachelor’s degrees and professional certifications to students of different educational backgrounds.

Some of the disciplines in which students may earn a bachelor’s degree include:

*Biology
*Drama
*History
*Humanities

Two-year vocational certifications are designed for those who would like to quickly obtain the preparation and qualifications needed for a career. Certifications are awarded in such occupational areas as:

*Computer-Aided Drafting
*Early Childhood Education
*Emergency Medical Services
*Radio Broadcasting
*Vocational Nursing

Student services include academic, career and personal counseling and financial aid services. Financial aid awards available at Western Texas include grants, work-study, scholarships and loans. Eligibility requirements may vary depending on the type of aid. Most types of aid are awarded based on financial need, though scholarships are often awarded according to academic merit.

So that as many as possible may benefit from their programs, Western Texas generally admits any student with a high school diploma or GED and will even admit those who do not meet these qualifications but who agree to enroll in a GED-preparatory program. Career programs like Vocational Nursing may have additional requirements, such as course pre-requisites.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.wtc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$1,992

Out-of-State Tuition

$2,592

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

2,484

Students

Total Students
2,484

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
27%
Part-Time
73%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
64%
Latino
26%
Other
1%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%