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Midlands Technical College
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Midlands Technical College Academics
Midlands Technical College offers associate degrees in more than 40 different programs, including Accounting, Building Construction Technology, Commercial Graphics, Computer Technology, Health Information Management, Human Services, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Paralegal, Respiratory Care, and Telecommunications Systems. It also has diploma programs in eight career fields, such as Expanded Duty Dental Assisting, Machine Tool, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing, and Surgical Technology.
Midlands Technical also has Certificate Programs in over 70 areas. Advanced Computer Systems, Automotive Engine Repair, Building Systems, Commercial Graphics, Court Reporting, Engineering Science, LAN Networking Systems, Medical Assisting, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Web Design and Maintenance, and Welding Technologies are just a dozen of these.
Midlands Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Midlands Technical College Admissions
Students should have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Applicants may also need to take a placement test, which helps both the student and school administrators decide on the best course of study.
Additional programs in math, English, reading, and science are available to students who do not meet the minimum score on the placement test and need to improve their skills in one or more subjects.
All new students are also required to meet with either an advisor or a representative of their department, depending on what major is chosen.
International students must show proof—translated into English—that they have graduated from a secondary level program. They must also show English proficiency on the Test of English as a Foreign Language with a score of at least 500 on the paper test, 173 on the computerized version, or 61 on the Internet test.
Midlands Technical College Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to students who need help paying for school. Aid is generally based on financial need, and students need to maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to continue receiving funds.
Students applying for federal aid should begin by filling out the Free Application for Federal Aid, which can be online. Students should submit the application by April 15.
Dozens of scholarships and awards are available to Midlands Technical students. Among these are the Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships, Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students, Maryland Artists Scholarships, Architecture Scholarships for African Americans, and the SC Palmetto Chapter of Solid Waste Association North America Scholarship.
Midlands Technical College Students
Midland Technical’s Beltline Campus is located in South Carolina’s capital city of Columbia, and the school’s larger Airport Campus is across the Congaree River in West Columbia. The Congaree is formed by the Broad and Saluda Rivers, making Columbia one of the best cities in the U.S. for canoeing and kayaking.
A number of clubs and organizations have a presence on the Midlands Technical College campus. These include the African-American Student Organization, Early Childhood Development Club, International Relations Club, Medical Lab Technology Club, Students in Free Enterprise, Student Dental Hygiene Association, Surgical Technology Club, and the college’s theater and speech society, Technique! The honor societies at Midlands Technical include the National Technical Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Students interested in journalism can work on the staff of The Pony Express, the official student newspaper. The college also has an extensive online learning program.
Information Summary
Ranks 2589th overall and 43rd in South Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
44.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,484 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
51% / 39% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
10,849 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near West Columbia, SC 29170
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,004 (17,674 urban / 330 rural) |
| Households | 6,980 (2.58 people per house) |
| Families | 5,176 (2.99 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,364 |
| Pop. — Asian | 251 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 12 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 145 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,308 |
| Pop. — Other | 113 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| 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 | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 46th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 0.09 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | 1 | 0.09 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | N/A | N/A |
| Larceny-theft | 42 | 3.92 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 0.28 |
| Property crime | 45 | 4.20 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Midlands Technical College?
Ranks 2838th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,144 | $3,936 | $9,432 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $131 | $164 | $393 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $4,484 | $5,276 | $10,772 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,088 | $14,880 | $20,376 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,220 | $8,012 | $13,508 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,004  $3,244 |
$3,724  $4,036 |
$8,812  $9,532 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,240  $1,240 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,400  $5,908 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,400  $3,696 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,440  $2,736 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Midlands 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 Midlands 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?
Midlands Technical College Ranks 5136th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,532 | 543 |  37% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,151 | 966 |  65% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,327 | 510 |  34% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,269 |  86% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Midlands Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 7 | 15 | 22 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,117 | 2,770 | 3,887 |
Hispanic | 99 | 149 | 248 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 91 | 109 | 200 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 38 | 41 | 79 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,463 | 3,615 | 6,078 |
Race Unknown | 127 | 208 | 335 |
| Total | 3,942 | 6,907 | 10,849 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Midlands Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 380 | 408 | |
| 113 | 149 | 262 | |
| 153 | 6 | 159 | |
| 3 | 70 | 73 | |
| 25 | 45 | 70 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Midlands Technical College Ranks 2348th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,846 ($47,739 male / $46,173 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 221 (95 male / 126 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 472 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,179,870 |
Midlands Technical College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
The present-day Midlands Technical College is the product of a rich and unique history. In 1964, three separate career-oriented institutions merged to form Midlands Technical College (MTC), a comprehensive two-year college providing career and transfer education. One of South Carolina’s largest two-year colleges, Midlands Technical College enrolls approximately 11,000 students seeking to develop career-skills or transfer to a four-year institution. Midlands Technical College prides itself on excellence in curriculum, staffing, equipment and service to its student body and the Midlands. The 100 acre Enterprise Campus at Midlands Technical College, part of the MTC Northeast property, presents an innovative opportunity for enhancing economic vitality by recruiting and retaining regional business expansions through public-private partnerships. Midlands Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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