School Highlights
Great Plains Technology Center serves 194 students (71% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Great Plains Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Great Plains Technology Center
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1971
Total Faculty
n/a
184 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Great Plains Technology Center has declined by 25% over five years.
The Great Plains Technology Center diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
194 students
1,856 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
137 students
712 students
# Part-Time Students
57 students
1,144 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
248 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
137 students
663 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,058 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
8%
% Asian
28%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
n/a
44%
% Hawaiian
58%
8%
% Two or more races
n/a
10%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
82%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
15%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,300
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,637
Acceptance Rate
80%
55%
SAT Reading
n/a
387
SAT Math
n/a
475
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Great Plains Technology Center?
The acceptance rate of Great Plains Technology Center is 80%, which is higher than the state average of 55%.
What is Great Plains Technology Center's ranking?
Great Plains Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Great Plains Technology Center is Western Oklahoma State College (50.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
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(580) 477-2000
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 477-2000
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4400 College Dr.
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-6291
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-6291
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Enrollment: 2,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $4,200 Out-state tuition: $6,300 Minority enrollment: 46%
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El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2552
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2552
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Enrollment: 2,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,701 Out-state tuition: $5,951 Minority enrollment: 33%
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El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2629
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2629
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Enrollment: 1,473 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 80%
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Norman, OK 73069
(405) 364-5763
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 364-5763
73.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,527 student Minority enrollment: 94%
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