Texas State Technical College-West Texas
Location and Contact Information
300 Homer K. Taylor DriveSweetwater, TX 79556
USA
Main Tel: (325) 235-7300
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Texas State Technical College at Sweetwater, West Texas belongs to the Texas State Technical College System (TSTC). Its headquarters are at Connally Air Force Base, Waco, Texas. The college system was originally founded as the James Connally Technical Institute in 1965 to meet Texas’ evolving workforce requirements. The Sweetwater campus opened its doors in 1979. At present, it offers a variety of programs through the following divisions:
- Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Audio-Video Technology
- Business Management
- Health Science
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Information Technology
- Law & Public Safety
- Manufacturing & Engineering
- Transportation & Distribution
exas State Technical College at Sweetwater developed the first community college wind energy program in 2007. It constructed a demonstration 2 MW 60Hz DeWind D8.2 prototype wind turbine for the purpose of student training. The College also offers distance learning options through various methods including online, web-enhanced, hybrid, or interactive video courses.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in design, engineering technician, nursing and emergency medicine, and computer science and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,636 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,992 |
| Room | $ 3,375 |
| Board | $ 3,525 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,641 |
| Other | $ 4,158 |
Financial Aid
TSTC West Texas participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 84% | $4,180 |
| Institutional Grant | 28% | $1,340 |
| Federal Grant | 70% | $3,502 |
| Pell Grant | 69% | $3,151 |
| Other Federal Grant | 30% | $975 |
| State or Local Grant | 43% | $1,517 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 74% | $5,079 |
| Federal Loan | 74% | $5,079 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Texas State Technical College-West Texas:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Central Kansas Technical College | Beloit, KS | 508 |
| 2 | Wichita Area Technical College | Wichita, KS | 1,891 |
| 3 | Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau, ND | 655 |
| 4 | Louisiana Technical College-T H Harris Campus | Opelousas, LA | 618 |
| 5 | Uintah Basin Applied Technology College | Roosevelt, UT | 700 |
| 6 | Louisiana Technical College-Teche Area Campus | New Iberia, LA | 543 |
| 7 | Flint Hills Technical College | Emporia, KS | 512 |
| 8 | Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan, KS | 473 |
| 9 | Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport-Bossier Campus | Shreveport, LA | 1,164 |
| 10 | Louisiana Technical College-Alexandria Campus | Alexandria, LA | 501 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 193 | 25 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 170 | 25 |
| < 1 year certificate | 10 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 89 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,842 in 2009-2010 (1,311 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 64% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
TSTC West Texas provides on-campus housing for 216 of its 1,311 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
- Design and Visual Communications
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Robotics Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew