Western Texas College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Western Texas College is a public community college in Snyder, Texas, enrolling about 599 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,562 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,300. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (40.7%) and White (38.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,300
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,562 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 599 63.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.99%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,392
- Room & Board: $5,786 annual estimate
Western Texas College: what the data shows
Common questions about Western Texas College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Western Texas College?
Western Texas College is located in Snyder, TX (ZIP 79549).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Western Texas College public or private?
Western Texas College is a Public institution.
How much does Western Texas College cost?
Published tuition: $3,300 in-state, $6,150 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,562.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,703 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,800 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,439 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,015 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,200.
How big is Western Texas College?
Total enrollment: 599 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,392 students.
About 63% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Western Texas College?
150%-time completion rate: 52.99%.
First-year retention: 74.2%.
What do graduates of Western Texas College earn?
Median earnings: $35,926 six years after entry; $42,508 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,515.
9.92% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Western Texas College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (257 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (30 completions)
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General (26 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (22 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (21 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (18 completions)
- Turf and Turfgrass Management (17 completions)
- Plant Nursery Operations and Management (15 completions)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General (13 completions)
- Human Development and Family Studies, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Western Texas College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 52.99%; median earnings $42,508 at 10 years; net price $3,562. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,300
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Texas College was $3,300.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,562
2024 Value
In 2024 Western Texas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,562.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,562 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$24,600 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,786 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,592 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,678 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$42,712 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Western Texas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
9.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Western Texas College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Western Texas College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,898 | $3,480 | $4,229 |
| 2014 | $1,898 | $3,480 | $4,158 |
| 2015 | $1,898 | $3,696 | $4,432 |
| 2016 | $2,018 | $3,816 | $5,049 |
| 2017 | $2,700 | $5,010 | $4,408 |
| 2018 | $2,790 | $5,160 | $5,050 |
| 2019 | $2,790 | $5,160 | $5,561 |
| 2020 | $2,790 | $5,160 | $5,480 |
| 2021 | $2,970 | $5,340 | $3,035 |
| 2022 | $3,030 | $5,460 | $4,153 |
| 2023 | $3,240 | $5,850 | $4,094 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Western Texas College reported total enrollment of about 599 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 45% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (40.7%), White (38.2%), and Non-Resident Alien (9.5%). About 9.92% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
63.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Western Texas College in 2024 is 599 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,392 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.51% 100% Completion Time
52.99% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.51% of students graduating from Western Texas College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 47% male / 53% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 100% male / 0% female
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Western Texas College.
Return on Investment
$7,515 Median Student Debt
$42,508 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.68% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2883.44% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Western Texas College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 257 completions
2. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 30 completions
3. Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General: 26 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 22 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 21 completions
6. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 18 completions
7. Turf and Turfgrass Management: 17 completions
8. Plant Nursery Operations and Management: 15 completions
9. Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Western Texas College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Western Texas College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Texas College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,449
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,550
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Western Texas College is a public institution located in Snyder, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. Enrollment is approximately 599 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (40.7%), White (38.2%), Non-Resident Alien (9.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 52.99%. Approximately 9.92% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Snyder, TX 79549
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Western Texas College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Western Texas College located?
Western Texas College is located in Snyder, TX.
How much does Western Texas College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,300 and average net price is $3,562 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,786 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Western Texas College?
Western Texas College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,392 students, Hispanic or Latino (40.7%), White (38.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Western Texas College?
About 48.0% of students at Western Texas College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Western Texas College earn?
Median earnings are $35,926 six years after entry and $42,508 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Western Texas College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Western Texas College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,515.
Is Western Texas College public or private?
Western Texas College is a public institution located in Snyder, TX.
Is Western Texas College an HBCU?
No. Western Texas College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Western Texas College a tribal college?
No. Western Texas College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Western Texas College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Western Texas College reports 40.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Western Texas College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Western Texas College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.