Flint Hills Technical College

3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
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Tel: (620) 343-4600
www.fhtc.edu
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  • 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 1,514 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 28% over five years.
Flint Hills Technical College(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty77 staff156 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Flint Hills Technical College has grown by 81% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Flint Hills Technical College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,514 students1,734 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio20:112:1
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# Full-Time Students343 students777 students
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# Part-Time Students1,171 students957 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
20%
14%
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% Black
3%
8%
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% White
71%
62%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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Diversity Score0.450.58
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College Completion Rate
65%
38%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,400$34,000
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,429 is more than the state average of $3,484. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,429 is more than the state average of $4,443. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,429$3,484
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,429$4,443
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid89%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$9,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,466
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Flint Hills Technical College is Rasmussen College-Kansas (51.0 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Rasmussen College-Kansas
    Private for-profit
    554 students | 51.00 Mi620 SW Governor View
    Topeka, KS 66606
    (785) 228-7320     51.00554
  • Butler Community College
    Public
    7,964 students | 55.40 Mi901 S Haverhill Rd
    El Dorado, KS 67042
    (316) 321-2222     55.407,964
  • Allen County Community College
    Public
    2,407 students | 55.80 Mi1801 N Cottonwood
    Iola, KS 66749
    (620) 365-5116     55.802,407
  • Manhattan Area Technical College
    Public
    912 students | 57.80 Mi3136 Dickens Ave
    Manhattan, KS 66503
    (785) 587-2800     57.80912
  • Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence
    Private, for profit
    113 students | 63.60 Mi1601 W 23rd Street, Suite 200
    Lawrence, KS 66046
    (785) 841-9640     63.60113
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,514 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,429
  • Out-state tuition: $5,429
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
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For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,484 per year for in-state students and $4,443 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Kansas City Kansas Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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