Western Texas College

Western Texas College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Snyder, Texas. Western Texas College was founded in 1969 and enrolls 2,250 undergrads and no graduate students. Western Texas College provides on-campus housing for up to 400 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 50% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Western Texas College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Western Texas College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Western Texas College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Western Texas College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Western Texas College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Western Texas College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Western Texas College on the Student Life page.

Is Western Texas College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Western Texas College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Western Texas College

It is not competitive to get into Western Texas College. Around 90% of applicants get into Western Texas College each year. Last year, 668 students applied to Western Texas College and 599 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Western Texas College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Western Texas College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Western Texas College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. The school spends $1,079 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Texas College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Texas College. Based on this information, how does Western Texas College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Western Texas College a good school for you?

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Where is Western Texas College Located?

Western Texas College is located in the small town setting of Snyder, Texas.

If you want to see Western Texas College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 84 to Snyder, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lubbock International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Western Texas College and Snyder are like without leaving home.

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