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
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%