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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 39%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 289 students
- 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
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 years but < 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
170 staff
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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
289 students
1,530 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
628 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
150 students
581 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
902 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
14%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
n/a
61%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
100%
8%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.59
![This chart displays the diversity score of Northeast Kansas Technical Center and the community college average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Northeast Kansas Technical Center and the community college average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/diversity_score/2000/1874/northeast-kansas-technical-center-chart-jkFBmv.png)
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.65%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
![This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Northeast Kansas Technical Center and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Northeast Kansas Technical Center and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/financial_aid/2000/1874/northeast-kansas-technical-center-chart-SLUR3b.png)
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Kansas Technical Center's ranking?
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