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School Highlights
Northeast Kansas Technical Center serves 289 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northeast Kansas Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Northeast Kansas Technical Center
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 years but < 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1858
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northeast Kansas Technical Center has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Northeast Kansas Technical Center diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
289 students
1,446 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
289 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
150 students
529 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
915 students
% Unknown races
100%
6%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.61
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
Acceptance Rate
75%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Northeast Kansas Technical Center?
The acceptance rate of Northeast Kansas Technical Center is 75%, which is lower than the state average of 90%.
What is Northeast Kansas Technical Center's ranking?
Northeast Kansas Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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