Manhattan Area Technical College

3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 842 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 842 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,440
  • Out-state tuition: $7,440
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Manhattan Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Manhattan Area Technical College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
44 staff
156 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Manhattan Area Technical College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Manhattan Area Technical College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
842 students
1,530 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
279 students
628 students
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# Part-Time Students
563 students
902 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
519 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
279 students
628 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
902 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
9%
14%
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% Black
10%
9%
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% White
71%
63%
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.47
0.57
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
39%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,300
$34,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $7,440 is more than the state average of $3,484. The in-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,440 is more than the state average of $4,443. The out-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,440
$3,484
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,440
$4,443
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$8,892
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,467
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Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
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ACT Composite
n/a
21

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Phi Theta Kappa, SkillsUSA, Student Activities Council, Student Veteran Association, Student Voice Council
Source: 2021 (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 equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Manhattan Area Technical College's ranking?
Manhattan Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 842 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,440
  • Out-state tuition: $7,440
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Verified school update

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