Salina Area Technical College
Tel:
(785)309-3100
School Highlights
- Salina Area Technical College serves 537 students (39% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.
- Salina Area Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Saline County, KS.
- The nearest community college is Brown Mackie College-Salina (1.50 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 28% over five years.
| Salina Area Technical College | (KS) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 30 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 537 students | 1,551 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 211 students | 653 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 326 students | 898 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
| % Black | 5% | 8% |
| % White | 79% | 72% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.46 |
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| College Completion Rate | 65% | 36% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,100 | $34,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
- Brown Mackie College-SalinaPrivate, for profit452 students | 1.50 Mi2106 South 9th Street
Salina, KS 67401
(785)825-5422 1.50452 - Central Christian College of KansasPrivate, non-profit1,165 students | 30.20 Mi1200 S Main
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620)241-0723 30.201,165 - Hesston CollegePrivate, non-profit428 students | 46.90 Mi301 South Main
Hesston, KS 67062
(620)327-4221 46.90428 - 819 students | 49.60 Mi3033 US Highway 24
Beloit, KS 67420
(785)738-2276 49.60819 - 2,052 students | 52.50 Mi2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
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