- 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 1,016 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,016 students
- In-state tuition: $4,893
- Out-state tuition: $4,893
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Salina Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 26% over five years.
Salina Area Technical College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
50 staff
50 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Salina Area Technical College has grown by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Salina Area Technical College diversity score of 0.41 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,016 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
273 students
531 students
# Part-Time Students
743 students
915 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,016 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
273 students
529 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
743 students
915 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
75%
59%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
42%
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 $3,402. The in-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,893 is more than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,893
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,893
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$9,071
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,830
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Source: 2025 (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 higher than the state average of 90%.
What is Salina Area Technical College's ranking?
Salina Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: 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
Quick Facts
Central Christian College of Kansas
Private not-for-profit
1200 S Main
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
30.2 miles
Enrollment: 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 53% Private-state tuition: $16,204 Minority enrollment: 48%
Hesston College
Private not-for-profit
301 South Main
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-4221
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-4221
46.9 miles
Enrollment: 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Private-state tuition: $24,214 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hutchinson Community College
Public
1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
52.5 miles
Enrollment: 5,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 70% In-state tuition: $3,040 Out-state tuition: $4,032 Minority enrollment: 38%
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
52.6 miles
Enrollment: 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $4,680 Minority enrollment: 34%
Fort Hays Tech North Central
Public
3033 US Highway 24
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2276
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2276
53.9 miles
Enrollment: 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 80% In-state tuition: $5,098 Out-state tuition: $5,098 Minority enrollment: 10%
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