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Wichita Area Technical College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1535th overall and 20th in Kansas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
61.9 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
7 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
60% / 84% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
693 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Wichita, KS 67211-2099
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,867 (20,867 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 9,149 (2.27 people per house) |
| Families | 4,982 (3.07 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,990 |
| Pop. — Asian | 853 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 26 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 667 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,341 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,818 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Differs by program |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Wichita Area Technical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Wichita Area Technical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Wichita Area Technical College Ranks 3235th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,157 | 34 |  57% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,549 | 6 |  10% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,543 | 35 |  58% |
| Any financial aid type | 49 |  82% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Wichita Area Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 29 | 67 | 96 |
Hispanic | 36 | 31 | 67 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 9 | 28 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 7 | 15 |
White Non-Hispanic | 239 | 231 | 470 |
Race Unknown | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| Total | 345 | 348 | 693 |
Most Popular Programs
Wichita Area Technical College has over 21 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 1200 | $4,608 | $2,174 |
| 2 | Health Aide | 102 | $489 | $255 |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 120 | $474 | $354 |
| 4 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1095 | $4,162 | $1,745 |
| 5 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1185 | $4,251 | $1,548 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Wichita Area Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 255 | 278 | |
| 147 | 36 | 183 | |
| 62 | 34 | 96 | |
| 7 | 86 | 93 | |
| 78 | 13 | 91 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Wichita Area Technical College Ranks 2792nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $42,563 ($40,409 male / $45,397 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 44 (25 male / 19 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 14 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $567,042 |
Wichita Area Technical College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Wichita Area Technical College is a vocational-technical school located in Wichita, Kansas. The college is located at six different campuses throughout the metropolitan area of Wichita.
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