Mitchell Technical College

1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
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Mitchell Technical College Photo #1 - Aerial view of the Mitchell Technical College campus, located in Mitchell, South Dakota.
  • Mitchell Technical College, founded in 1968, is located in Mitchell, South Dakota. The college annually enrolls about 1,300 students, mostly full-time, in six career divisions. Graduates have experienced a 98% placement rate for the past three consecutive years. Online programs, as well as short-term training courses, are also available.

School Highlights

Mitchell Technical College serves 1,193 students (71% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 19%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,193 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,524
  • Out-state tuition: $7,524
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Mitchell Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mitchell Technical College
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
116 staff
208 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mitchell Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Mitchell Technical College diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,193 students
1,553 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
845 students
845 students
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# Part-Time Students
348 students
708 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Mitchell Technical College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
200 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,193 students
1,193 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
123 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
314 students
708 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
209 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
202 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
3%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
4%
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% Black
n/a
5%
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% White
89%
81%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in SD.
Diversity Score
0.20
0.34
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
57%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.14%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,400
$38,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $7,524 is more than the state average of $5,786. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,524 is more than the state average of $5,786. The out-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,524
$5,786
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,524
$5,786
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Tuition Notes
No difference between tuition charged for in-state or out-of-state students.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
93%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Mitchell Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Intramural Sports Only

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
SkillsUSA, Student Rep Board, Student Veterans Organization

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rodeo Team, Trap Shooting Club
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Mitchell Technical College provides skills for success in technical careers. The college provides high-quality Associate of Applied Science Degree and Diploma programs in the following areas:

  • Ag & Transportation Technologies (Ag Business, Agronomy, Animal Science, Diesel Ag Technology, Light Truck Technology, Precision Ag Technology, Power Sports & Marine Technology)
  • Business and Service Industries (Accounting, Business Management, Culinary Academy)
  • Construction Technology (Architectural Design and Building Construction, Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Heating and Cooling Technology, Machining and Manufacturing, Progressive Welding Technology)
  • Energy Production and Transmission (Electrical Utilities and Substation Technology, Natural Gas Technology, Power Line Construction and Maintenance, Utilities Technology, Wind Turbine Technology)
  • Engineering Technology (Automation Engineering Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA, Geospatial Technologies, Information Systems Technology, Wi-Fi & Broad Technologies)
  • Health Sciences (Human Services Technology, Licensed Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Office Professional, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Registered Nursing)
  • Online Degrees and Diplomas (Administrative Office Specialist, Small Business Management, Medical Office Professional, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant)
  • Advanced Technical Education (SD Center for Farm/Ranch Management, South Dakota Leadership Academy)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mitchell Technical College cost?
Mitchell Technical College's tuition is approximately $7,524 for In-State students and $7,524 for Out-State students.
What schools are Mitchell Technical College often compared to?
Mitchell Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Area Technical College, Southeast Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Mitchell Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Mitchell Technical College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What sports does Mitchell Technical College offer?
Mitchell Technical College offers 1 interscholastic sports: Intramural Sports Only.
What is Mitchell Technical College's ranking?
Mitchell Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Dakota for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,193 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,524
  • Out-state tuition: $7,524
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
  • Source: Verified school update

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