College Search

Western Texas College

Snyder, TX · Town · 599 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Snyder, Texas, Western Texas College (WTC) is highly regarded for providing an affordable, supportive pathway to four-year degrees alongside premier technical programs in nursing, petroleum technology, and agriculture. The campus culture is vibrant and close-knit, offering students an active student life enriched by diverse campus organizations and a highly competitive NJCAA athletic program. Setting WTC apart from typical community colleges is its provision of on-campus residence halls for a fully immersive residential experience, as well as its nationally recognized rodeo team and top-tier agricultural facilities.


Wikipedia:Western Texas College (WTC) is a public community college in Snyder, Texas, United States. It was established in 1969 and has two downtown Snyder locations in addition to the main campus. With an enrollment around 2,300, Western Texas College has an extensive distance-learning department, provides dual-credit courses to 43 area high schools, and provides college-level coursework to inmates in three prisons in the West Texas area.

Location
Snyder, TX, 79549 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
226 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,335
Out-of-state COA
$16,185
Avg net price
$3,562
Room & board
$5,786
In-state tuition
$3,300
Out-of-state tuition
$6,150
Books & supplies
$1,592/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$2,703
$30–48k
$2,800
$48–75k
$4,439
$75–110k
$9,015
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

Wondering if Western Texas College is the right fit for you?

Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.

Outcomes
Graduation rate
56%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
43%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,926
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,508
Median debt
$7,515
Monthly loan payment
$80
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,000$7,794
Debt (90th percentile)
$11,646
Student Body
Men 55%Women 45%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
10%
First-generation
48%
Median family income
$33,609
Independent students
25%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
37%
Race & ethnicity
White
38%
Hispanic
41%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
10%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
47%
Avg faculty salary
$5,449/mo
Instructional spend/student
$3,550
Federal loan rate
1%

Wondering if Western Texas College is the right fit for you?

Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Get your college list →See a sample report first