Western Texas College is celebrating over 50 years of student success in Snyder! We are a community college focused on the success of our students. Earning an Associate of Arts degree, an Associate of Science degree or an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree at WTC will provide you with college credit that will transfer to a university. Receiving an Associate of Applied Science degree or one of the many certificates we offer will give you the hands-on training needed to be competitive in today’s job market. Western Texas College has a state-of-the-art Fitness Center that includes an indoor track. The WTC Coliseum hosts our basketball and nationally renowned rodeo teams; we have top-notch baseball and softball fields, and a soccer complex for our nationally ranked soccer teams.

You can earn a certificate in just one year! You'll get the hands-on training and skills you need to be competitive in today’s job market. Study for two years and earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree that you can use to transfer to a four-year university or college to complete a Bachelor Degree.

• Criminal Justice

• Early Childhood Education

• Electrical Lineworker

• Farm and Ranch Management

• Medical Assistant

• Petroleum Technology

• Sports Turf Management

• Truck Driving Owner/Operator

• Welding

At WTC, you can major in a variety of subjects that lead to an Associate of Arts Degree, an Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree, an Associate of Science Degree, or an Associate of Applied Science Degree. Your coursework here can transfer to a four-year university or college where you can complete a Bachelor Degree.

Click on a link below to view the degree plan for that major.

*The ultimate goal of the degree plan is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Due to possible changes at the receiving institution, students are encouraged to review pathway requirements frequently. This document is intended for advising purposes only. 

If you plan to transfer to a 4-year public university in Texas, the Core Curriculum is your passport to success.

Here’s why:

All students who earn a 4-year degree from a Texas public university must complete a similar group of classes that make up the Core Curriculum. State rules guarantee that core classes successfully completed at Western Texas College will be accepted at any public university in Texas. You can complete the core classes at WTC for a fraction of the cost of a university and know that every course will contribute to your bachelor’s degree.

WTC’s counselors and advisors will work carefully with you to develop a complete degree plan that includes both your community college and four-year courses for a seamless path to your bachelor’s degree.

Universities across Texas partnered with WTC to create an easier transfer experience. The schools below represent a sampling of partners. If you plan to transfer to a public university in Texas, you can expect a relatively seamless transfer.

The Financial Aid Office at Western Texas College helps students several different types of student aid including:

• Federal Pell Grant and other types of grants

• Scholarships

• Federal Work Study

• Student Loans.

Here’s how you apply for financial aid:

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines your eligibility for federal funding, including Pell grants, federal work study, and loans.

2. Complete the WTC Financial Aid Application available online.

3. Complete any other necessary paperwork for scholarship applications or sponsoring agency forms and submit the paperwork to the appropriate agency.

Please note that your file is not complete until we receive all necessary information.

Annual College Cost 2024-2025

(Texas Resident, taking 15 semester hours, for two semesters)

*consumerfinance.gov

The paperwork and forms listed below must be received in our office before you can register for classes.

Application for admission.

The application must be filled out completely. Don’t forget to sign it! Questions? Contact the admissions office.

An Official High School Transcript or copy of GED.

Your high school transcript or GED must show a date of graduation and class rank. Texas high school transcripts must show exit level testing scores. (If you are a college student with more than 20 hours, then you can skip this one.)

Meningitis Vaccine.

All students under 22 must submit proof of the Meningitis Vaccine or booster to the Admissions office. Students planning to live on campus must also submit verification of immunizations.

Official College Transcript(s).

An official transcript from ALL colleges you have previously attended is required. The student is responsible for making these transcript requests. Transcripts may be submitted electronically via the “SPEEDE” transcript system.

TSI Assessment.

All degree seeking students are required to take the TSI Assessment prior to registering for classes. Students with previous college coursework may be EXEMPT. Questions? Contact the counseling office.

Click the button below to access the paperwork and forms you will need to apply!

Western Texas College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes at the Division I level of the Western Junior College Athletic Association. WTC also enjoys great success in the rodeo arena while competing for national championships under the oversight of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). In addition, WTC has a state-of-the art Fitness Center with an indoor track. If you are interested in trying out for one of our athletic programs, please be sure to contact the appropriate coach by visiting wtcathletics.com.

Student Activities

Student Activities promote a sense of community and campus involvement, while serving to enhance the social, intellectual, and developmental growth of students as individuals or as members of organizations. By engaging students in collaborative, co-curricular efforts. Student Activities nurture citizenship, leadership, and community that advances the development of students through campus life enrichment.

Student Activities Board

The Student Activities Board (SAB) collaborates with the Office of Student Activities in developing and implementing well-rounded activities scheduled for the student body. SAB programs seek to reach students on a cultural, educational, and social level, bringing new experiences and opportunities to campus.

Student Organizations

• Agriculture Club

• Art Club

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes

• GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association of America)

• National Society of Leadership and Success

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

• PLANET (Professional Landcare Network)

• Student Government Association

Western Texas College provides beautiful and spacious housing facilities. Two separate forms of housing are available including Glover Hall and Clinton Hall.

Dorm rooms are on a first-come, first-serve basis with out-of-district freshman receiving priority.

How to Reserve Campus Housing:

1. Fill out a contract. You can find it on the website at wtc.edu/housing

2. Submit the $250 housing deposit required before move-in day.

3. Send a copy of your medical insurance card.

Snyder sits in the heart of West Texas with the major cities of Abilene, Lubbock and Midland just a short jaunt down the highway. Named for William Henry Snyder, the town started from humble beginnings as a trading post for buffalo hunters. Today, Snyder boasts an oil and industrial-based economy in addition to many amenities found in most small cities across Texas. Snyder hosts several major family-oriented events and festivals during the year that visitors, residents, and students of all ages can enjoy.