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Central Technology Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Students retention rate 25%
On-time graduation rate 13%

Located in Drumright, Oklahoma, Central Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Central Technology Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Central Technology Center is accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Central Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Central Technology Center is reported to be 13%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 74%.

The retention rate of students at Central Technology Center is 25% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Central Technology Center do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Central Technology Center are Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Welding Technology/Welder, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Criminal Justice/Police Science. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Welding Technology/Welder

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Central Technology Center was $2,265. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Central Technology Center net price calculator

$2,265

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Oklahoma and nationwide.

Oklahoma's average $11,698
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Central Technology Center for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $2,265 $2,019 (47%)
2021 $4,284 $230 (6%)
2020 $4,054 $464 (13%)
2019 $3,590 $834 (30%)
2018 $2,756 $626 (29%)
2017 $2,130 $821 (63%)
2016 $1,309 $1,040 (387%) $4,291 $8,241
2015 $269 $7,380 (96%) $5,075 $8,107
2014 $7,649 -- $1,723

How does Central Technology Center's $2,265 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Oklahoma colleges, that number is $11,698. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Meridian Technology Center logo Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater OK
Public $8,993 297% Expensive
Gordon Cooper Technology Center logo Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee OK
Public $4,974 120% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Central Technology Center during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Central Technology Center received on average $3,676 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,676
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 51 20% $3,613 $184,277
Other Federal Grant 188 74% $3,710 $697,538
State Grant/Scholarships 20 8% $715 $14,293
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 28 11% $440 $12,306
Total Grant & Scholarships 197 78% $3,676 $724,137

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$3,666
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Central Technology Center sorted by popularity.

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 175

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 175 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 122

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

Undergraduate Certificate 44 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Rehabilitation Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Health and Wellness

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 40

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 34

Carpentry/Carpenter

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Building/Property Maintenance

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 30

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Visual & Performing Arts

Total number of students graduated under this category 27

Photography

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Commercial and Advertising Art

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Small Business Administration/Management

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

No graduate

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 20

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Communications Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 19

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 17

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 17

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 12

Mining Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Total number of students graduated under this category 10

Biomedical Sciences

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Agriculture

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Engineering

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Pre-Engineering

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 420 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 56 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 237 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

56.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 420 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 172 students dropped out of the school.

41.0%

Transferred Out

Out of 420 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 11 students transferred out of the school.

2.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Central Technology Center is largely skewed towards men students, with 56.6% of undergraduate students being men and 43.4% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,122, with 487 women and 635 men.

  • men 56.6% 635 students
  • women 43.4% 487 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 38% 415 students
  • 20-21 5% 57 students
  • 22-24 3% 37 students
  • 25-29 3% 36 students
  • 40-49 3% 32 students
  • 35-39 3% 31 students
  • 50-64 2% 21 students
  • 30-34 1% 11 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Central Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Central Technology Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • High school education