Salina Area Technical College

2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 37%.

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

Top Rankings

Salina Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

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
156 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
24
22

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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
791 students
1,530 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
220 students
628 students
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# Part-Time Students
571 students
902 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
399 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
220 students
628 students
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# 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%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
10%
14%
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% Black
2%
9%
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% White
80%
63%
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in KS.
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
39%
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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
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,893 is more than the state average of $3,484. 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 $4,443. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,893
$3,484
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,893
$4,443
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
91%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Salina Area Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$8,892
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Salina Area Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,830
$5,467
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Salina Area Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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.

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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

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