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Great Plains Technology Center

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 4 to 1
Students retention rate 89%
On-time graduation rate 82%

Located in Lawton, Oklahoma, Great Plains Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Great Plains 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.

Great Plains 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 4-to-1, Great Plains Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Great Plains Technology Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education
The most popular programs at Great Plains Technology Center are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Welding Technology/Welder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Welding Technology/Welder

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Great Plains Technology Center received on average $2,904 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.

$2,904
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 61 58% $3,594 $219,250
Other Federal Grant 74 70% $3,118 $230,700
State Grant/Scholarships 7 7% $929 $6,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 18 17% $1,503 $27,050
Total Grant & Scholarships 91 87% $2,904 $264,250

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Great Plains Technology Center students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Great Plains Technology Center students is 81.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 96.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.2%.

81.8%

  • asian 100.0% 5 students
  • African American 88.2% 45 students
  • white 73.1% 95 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 5 students
  • hispanic 90.9% 20 students

Service Offerings

Great Plains 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

Great Plains Technology Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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