- Salina Tech is the fastest-growing college in Kansas, and is consistently ranked in the top 10% of two-year colleges in the United States. With programs as varied as Welding, Early Childhood Education and Police Science, we have the classes to prepare you for the career you want.
School Highlights
Salina Area Technical College serves 791 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 791 students
- In-state tuition: $4,893
- Out-state tuition: $4,893
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Salina Tech ranked Top 5 nursing school in Kansas - 04/18/2024For the second year in a row, Salina Area Technical College's Associate Degree Nursing (RN) program has been named one of the top 5 in Kansas by RegisteredNursing.org, a nationwide ...moreorganization promoting excellence in nursing education and the Registered Nursing profession.According to the school, to get its rankings, RegisteredNursing.org looked at current and historical passing rates on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (commonly called the NCLEX-RN) at each of the 32 colleges in the state. hide
- Salina Tech sets enrollment records, more than 1,000 students enrolled - 09/27/2023Salina Area Technical College remains the fastest-growing college in Kansas, with 22% more students than a year ago.
- Salina Tech sets spring enrollment record - 02/14/2023Salina Tech sets spring enrollment record
- Salina Tech sets enrollment record - 10/03/2022A decade-long streak of enrollment growth continues for Salina Area Technical College this fall, with the college again posting new records.According to data collected for the Kansas Board of Regents ...moreon the 20th day of fall classes, Salina Tech has 857 students, up five from the 852 in the fall of 2021. hide
- Salina Tech ranked as a top college - 09/19/2022The Chronicle of Higher Education has ranked Salina Area Technical College in the top 2 percent of two-year colleges across the United States, based on its graduation rate.
Top Rankings
Salina Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 10% over five years.
Salina Area Technical College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
75 staff
170 staff
Number of Programs Offered
24
27
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Salina Area Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Salina Area Technical College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
791 students
1,530 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
220 students
628 students
# Part-Time Students
571 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
399 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
220 students
581 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
571 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
2%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
80%
61%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,893 is more than the state average of $3,545. The in-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,893 is more than the state average of $4,477. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,893
$3,545
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,893
$4,477
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,830
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Salina Area Technical College cost?
Salina Area Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,893 for In-State students and $4,893 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Salina Area Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Salina Area Technical College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Salina Area Technical College's ranking?
Salina Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Salina Area Technical College is Central Christian College of Kansas (30.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
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Private not-for-profit
1200 S Main
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
30.2 miles
| 629 students
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301 South Main
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-4221
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-4221
46.9 miles
| 359 students
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Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
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Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
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(785) 738-2276
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