Flint Hills Technical College
Tel:
(620) 343-4600
- Flint Hills Technical College is a two-year public institution of higher education nestled in the rolling hills of east-central Kansas. The mission of Flint Hills Technical College, as an associate degree granting institution, is to provide a diverse community of learners with life-long educational opportunities for personal growth and preparation for professional and civic responsibilities that meet the needs of society. Our vision is to empower our graduates to compete successfully in the high-tech global workplace. Flint Hills Technical College is coordinated by the Kansas Board of Regents and accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and the Council on Occupational Education.
School Highlights
Flint Hills Technical College serves 836 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 28%.
Top Placements
Flint Hills Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Flint Hills Technical College | (KS) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 40 staff | 62 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Flint Hills Technical College is Bryan University (Topeka) (50.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Bryan University (Topeka)Private, for profit63 students | 50.10 Mi1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka,  KS  66604
(785) 272-0889 50.1063 - Butler Community CollegePublic9,003 students | 55.40 Mi901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado,  KS  67042
(316) 321-2222 55.409,003 - 2,628 students | 55.80 Mi1801 N Cottonwood
Iola,  KS  66749
(620) 365-5116 55.802,628 - 766 students | 57.80 Mi3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan,  KS  66503
(785) 587-2800 57.80766 - Pinnacle Career Institute-LawrencePrivate, for profit113 students | 63.60 Mi1601 W 23rd Street, Suite 200
Lawrence,  KS  66046
(785) 841-9640 63.60113
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