Flint Hills Technical College

3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
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Tel: (620) 343-4600
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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 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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Flint Hills Technical College(KS) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty40 staff62 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Flint Hills Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Flint Hills Technical College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment836 students1,551 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio21:127:1
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# Full-Time Students413 students653 students
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# Part-Time Students423 students898 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
21%
9%
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% Black
3%
8%
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% White
72%
72%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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Diversity Score0.440.46
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College Completion Rate
55%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,400$34,000
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $5,429 is more than the state average of $3,503. The in-state tuition has grown by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,429 is more than the state average of $4,523. The out-state tuition has grown by 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,429$3,503
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,429$4,523
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid86%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$7,120$5,454
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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 profit
    63 students | 50.10 Mi1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
    Topeka,  KS  66604
    (785) 272-0889     50.1063
  • Butler Community College
    Public
    9,003 students | 55.40 Mi901 S Haverhill Rd
    El Dorado,  KS  67042
    (316) 321-2222     55.409,003
  • Allen County Community College
    Public
    2,628 students | 55.80 Mi1801 N Cottonwood
    Iola,  KS  66749
    (620) 365-5116     55.802,628
  • Manhattan Area Technical College
    Public
    766 students | 57.80 Mi3136 Dickens Ave
    Manhattan,  KS  66503
    (785) 587-2800     57.80766
  • 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 (2021)
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  • Students: 836 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,429
  • Out-state tuition: $5,429
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
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Did You Know?
For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,503 per year for in-state students and $4,523 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,710 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.46, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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