Manhattan Area Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	69%

Located in Manhattan, Kansas, Manhattan Area Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Manhattan Area Technical College 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.

Manhattan Area Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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.

Manhattan Area Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 61%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,650

Cost of attendance at Manhattan Area Technical College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

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Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,650

Cost of attendance at Manhattan Area Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 56 of freshman students at Manhattan Area Technical College received on average $4,187 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.

$4,187

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	22	35%	$4,051	$89,118
Other Federal Grant	32	52%	$3,657	$117,028
State Grant/Scholarships	6	10%	$3,009	$18,055
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	4	6%	$2,866	$11,465
Total Grant & Scholarships	35	56%	$4,187	$146,548

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Manhattan Area Technical College 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 Manhattan Area Technical College students is 68.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.5%.

68.8%

white 64.7% 33 students
hispanic 100.0% 5 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Manhattan Area Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Manhattan Area Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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