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Texas State Technical College-West Texas

General Information

Name: Texas State Technical College-West Texas
Address: 300 Homer K. Taylor Drive, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Phone:

  • General information: (325) 235-7300
  • Financial aid office: (325) 235-7315
  • Admissions office: (325) 235-7374

Website: www.westtexas.tstc.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$3,105$2,350$2,310
        Out-of-state$7,317$5,470$5,430
Books and supplies$1,464$1,000$1,000
Living arrangement
On-campus
        Room and board$5,925$3,700$3,550
        Other expenses$3,717$2,816$2,560
Off-campus
        Room and board$6,702$5,720$5,200
        Other expenses$3,717$2,816$2,560
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$3,717$2,816$2,560

Total expenses   
In-state
        On-campus$14,211$9,866$9,420
        Off-campus$14,988$11,886$11,070
        Off-campus with family$8,286$6,166$5,870
Out-of-state
        On-campus$18,423$12,986$12,540
        Off-campus$19,200$15,006$14,190
        Off-campus with family$12,498$9,286$8,990

Q & A: Texas State Technical College-West Texas

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 78%
  • Federal grants: 78%
  • State/local grants: 44%
  • Institutional grants: 11%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$5352
  • State/local grants:$1947
  • Institutional grants:$894

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 1677
First-time student retention: 45%
Overall graduation rate: 35%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 50%
    • Part Time: 50%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 54%
    • Women: 46%

White non-hispanic: 67%
Black non-hispanic: 8%
Hispanic: 23%
Asian/pacific islander: 1%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 0%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Management Information Systems, General - Associate, Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Associate, Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology - Associate
  • Industrial Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Robotics Technology/Technician - Associate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate, Certificate
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder - Certificate
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist - Certificate
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager - Associate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Associate, Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Design and Visual Communications, General - Associate, Certificate


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