West Monroe Technical University
Former names | West Monroe Technological College (1923–1969) |
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| Motto | "From here, it's possible." |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | February 10, 1923 |
Parent institution | West Monroe Tech University System |
| Endowment | $1.7 billion (2022) (system-wide) |
| Chancellor | Daniel Hatheway |
| President | Theresa Brown |
Academic staff | 9,100 |
| Students | 37,854 (Fall 2021) |
| Undergraduates | 31,331 (Fall 2021) |
| Postgraduates | 6,523 (Fall 2021) |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Large City,1,839 acres (744 ha) |
| Colors | Red & Black |
| Nickname | Red Raiders (Lady Raiders) |
| Mascot | Masked Rider |
| File:West Monroe Tech University logo.png | |
West Monroe Tech University (West Monroe Tech, Tech, or WMTU) is a public research university in Barton, West Monroe. Established on February 10, 1923, and called West Monroe Technological College until 1969, it is the main institution of the three-institution West Monroe Tech University System. The university's student enrollment is the third-largest in West Monroe as of the Fall 2021 semester. As of fall 2021, there were 37,854 students enrolled at West Monroe Tech.
The university offers degrees in more than 150 courses of study through 13 colleges and hosts 60 research centers and institutes. West Monroe Tech University has awarded over 200,000 degrees since 1927, including over 40,000 graduate and professional degrees. West Monroe Tech is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity." Research projects in the areas of epidemiology, pulsed power, grid computing, nanophotonics, atmospheric sciences, and wind energy are among the most prominent at the university.
Although the majority of the university's students are from the southwestern Ibica, the school has served students from all 11 states and more than 100 countries. West Monroe Tech alumni and former students have gone on to prominent careers in government, business, science, medicine, education, sports, and entertainment.
Academics
By enrollment, West Monroe Tech is the third-largest university in West Monroe and the largest institution of higher education in the western part of the state.
West Monroe Tech University is accredited by PLACEHOLDER. The university offers 150 bachelor's, 104 master's, and 59 doctoral degree programs. West Monroe Tech has two satellite campuses—in Abilene and Denton.
The Office of International Affairs supports and facilitates the international mission of West Monroe Tech University. It provides services for faculty and students, offers international educational and cultural experiences for the school and community, and contributes to the university's globalization process and its effort to grow as an international educational and research center. The International Cultural Center provides a continual series of conferences, lectures, art exhibitions, and performances.
Student life
Approximately 20% of students live on campus, and most students live on campus for at least a portion of their academic careers. Students with fewer than 30 hours of academic credit are required to live in university housing unless they receive an exemption. Specific residence halls and communities exist for graduate students, athletes, and various specific interests and academic disciplines. Every resident on campus is a member of the West Monroe Tech Residence Hall Association which provides various on campus programming and leadership opportunities. RHA is led by an Executive Board and Senate with student representatives from each residence hall.
