North Central Kansas Technical College
- North Central Kansas Technical College, an institution of Higher Education, provides life-long educational opportunities to a diverse population leading to productive lives for the benefit of a global society. We are dedicated to providing a curriculum in a supportive learning environment designed to promote a personalized educational experience which will enhance an individual's opportunity to develop to his or her full potential.
School Highlights
North Central Kansas Technical College serves 913 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 913 students
- In-state tuition: $5,098
- Out-state tuition: $5,098
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 11%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
North Central Kansas Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 22% over five years.
North Central Kansas Technical College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
92 staff
156 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Central Kansas Technical College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The North Central Kansas Technical College diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
913 students
1,734 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
422 students
777 students
# Part-Time Students
491 students
957 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
128 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
14%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
89%
62%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.58
College Completion Rate
74%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,400
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,098 is more than the state average of $3,484. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,098 is more than the state average of $4,443. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,098
$3,484
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,098
$4,443
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,499
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,733
$5,466
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- NCKTC was established in Beloit in 1964 with a second campus established in Hays in 1975. NCKTC is widely recognized as a leader in technical education. We offer more than 14 one year certificate programs and 9 Associate of Applied Science Degree programs. We pride ourselves in not only providing cutting edge training for many career fields, but also training the leaders in those fields. NCK Technical College works in cooperation with several other educational institutions such as Cloud County Community College, Barton County Community College and Fort Hays State University towards the completion of degrees and furthering the educational opportunities of the students. At NCK Technical College we offer 19 highly skilled areas of specialization. They each rely on actual on-the-job experience enhanced with theory courses, so that you will learn a skill the right way in the shortest practical amount of time. We can prepare you in your area of interest in 9 to 20 months, so you're ready to begin a rewarding career. In an average year, we place over 90 percent of our graduates in jobs where they can put their skills to use. NCKTC was established in Beloit in 1964 with a second campus established in Hays in 1975. NCKTC is widely recognized as a leader in technical education. We offer more than 14 one year certificate programs and 9 Associate of Applied Science Degree programs. We pride ourselves in not only providing cutting edge training for many career fields, but also training the leaders in those fields.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to North Central Kansas Technical College is Cloud County Community College (24.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
24.4 miles
| 1,802 students
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Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
53.9 miles
| 791 students
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Private not-for-profit
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McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
81.2 miles
| 677 students
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Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-2701
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-2701
81.8 miles
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Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2800
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2800
82.3 miles
| 912 students
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