Western Texas College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	350
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	52%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Snyder, Texas, Western Texas College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Western Texas College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Western Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Western Texas College is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Western Texas College is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Western Texas College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,380

Cost of attendance at Western Texas College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,340

Cost of attendance at Western Texas College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 51 of freshman students at Western Texas College received on average $7,652 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,652

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	43	24%	$5,762	$247,787
Other Federal Grant	44	25%	$6,086	$267,782
State Grant/Scholarships	38	21%	$4,076	$154,887
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	60	34%	$4,562	$273,707
Total Grant & Scholarships	91	51%	$7,652	$696,376

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Texas College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Texas College students is 48.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.7%.

48.6%

African American 47.8% 11 students
white 49.5% 49 students
hispanic 49.5% 48 students
International Students 44.4% 12 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Western Texas College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Texas College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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