- Manhattan Area Technical College provides high-quality technical, general, and adult education to prepare individuals to pursue technologically advanced careers and lead productive lives in a dynamic and diverse global environment.
School Highlights
Manhattan Area Technical College serves 878 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 878 students
- In-state tuition: $7,440
- Out-state tuition: $7,440
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 34% over five years.
Manhattan Area Technical College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
29 staff
50 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Manhattan Area Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Manhattan Area Technical College diversity score of 0.43 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
878 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
230 students
531 students
# Part-Time Students
648 students
915 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
878 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
230 students
529 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
648 students
915 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
74%
59%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,300
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,440 is more than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,440 is more than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,440
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,440
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,071
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Phi Theta KappaSkillsUSA
Student Activities CouncilStudent Veteran Association
Student Voice Council
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Manhattan Area Technical College cost?
Manhattan Area Technical College's tuition is approximately $7,440 for In-State students and $7,440 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Manhattan Area Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Manhattan Area Technical College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Manhattan Area Technical College is Bellus Academy (0.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bellus Academy
Private for-profit
1130 Westloop Place
Manhattan, KS 66502
(858) 748-1490
Manhattan, KS 66502
(858) 748-1490
0.6 miles
Enrollment: 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Private for-profit
3722 SW Burlingame Road
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
47.3 miles
Enrollment: 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Bryan University (Topeka)
Private, for profit
1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
48.0 miles
Enrollment: 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $15,336 Minority enrollment: 24%
3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
57.8 miles
Enrollment: 1,794 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $5,429 Out-state tuition: $5,429 Minority enrollment: 33%
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
61.2 miles
Enrollment: 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $4,680 Minority enrollment: 34%
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