Western Texas College

Western Texas College is a public community college located in Snyder, TX. It offers 40 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 18 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,830 for Texas residents and $5,850 for out-of-state students at Western Texas College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($7,199) of public community colleges in Texas.

It has 1,392 students that are lower than the average population (3,006 students) of community colleges in Texas. In addition, 595 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $38,800.

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Academic Overview

Western Texas College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Snyder, Texas.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,830 for Texas residents and $5,850 for other students on average. It offers 40 degree programs through 13 Certificate, 27 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 18 programs (2 Certificate, 16 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	6200 College Ave, Snyder, TX
Phone	325-573-8511
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,830 Out-of-State$5,850
Student Population »	1,392 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	42%
Transfer-out Rate	5%
Retention Rate	67% (Full-time) 37% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,677
Students to Faculty	20:1 (5.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,830 for Texas residents and $5,850 for out-of-state students at Western Texas College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,199) over public community colleges in Texas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Western Texas College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Texas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,830	$5,850
Books & Supplies	$1,576
On-Campus Living Costs	$9,140
Off-Campus Living Costs	$10,136
Average Financial Aid	$5,677
Cost of Attendance	$15,546	$16,566
After Financial Aid	$9,869	$10,889
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Texas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Western Texas College	$4,830	$5,850
Public Community Colleges in Texas	$4,332	$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Western Texas College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 18 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 16 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	2	16	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	13	27	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass Management	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mass Communication/Media Studies	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Petroleum Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Law Studies	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

English Language and Literature

what is English Language and Literature program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
English Language and Literature	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	145 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Mathematics and Statistics

what is Mathematics and Statistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mathematics	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Sciences	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Art/Art Studies	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,392 students at Western Texas College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 686 male students and 744 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,430	484	946
Male Students	686	237	449
Female Students	744	247	497

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Western Texas College, there are 1,392 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 958 students were attending classes through distance learning (595 students are enrolled exclusively and 363 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,392
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	595
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	363
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	434

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