Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology campus
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology logo

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 81%

Located in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology 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.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 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.

The retention rate of students at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2020 admitted students

100%

Application Fees

Fall 2020

$60

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology during the Fall 2020 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 20 0 20
Admitted students 20 0 20
Enrolled students 10 0 10
Acceptance rate 100% 0% 100%
Yield rate 50% 0% 50%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2020 enrollment season, Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology received a total of 20 applications. These applications included 0 male applicants and 20 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 20 applicants, Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology admitted 20 students. Among the admitted students, there were 0 males and 20 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 10 students chose to enroll at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology. This means that 10 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2020 term. Among the enrolled students, 0 were male and 10 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology had an overall acceptance rate of 100% for the Fall 2020 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 0% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 100%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology had an overall yield rate of 50% for the Fall 2020 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 0%, and for female admitted students, it was 50%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology over the past 6 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 48 8 40 36 6 30 75% 75% 75% 25 4 21 69% 67% 70%
2016 33 3 30 26 2 24 79% 67% 80% 24 2 22 92% 100% 92%
2017 30 0 30 23 0 23 77% 77% 14 0 14 61% 61%
2018 33 3 30 28 1 27 85% 33% 90% 21 0 21 75% 78%
2019 40 3 37 27 2 25 68% 67% 68% 22 2 20 82% 100% 80%
2020 20 0 20 20 0 20 100% 100% 10 0 10 50% 50%

Accepted Credits

Fall 2020

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Not Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Not Accepted

Tuition & Fees

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 Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology was $13,261. 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

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology net price calculator

$13,261

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

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology 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 $13,261 $3,475 (21%) $14,817 $15,481
2021 $16,736 $468 (3%) $17,553 $20,135 $18,989 $20,304
2020 $16,268 $1,160 (8%) $16,841 $17,068 $17,794 $20,221
2019 $15,108 $1,463 (9%) $14,064 $17,889 $18,392 $19,966
2018 $16,571 $173 (1%) $18,267 $19,285 $18,548 $19,592 $20,866
2017 $16,398 $44 $13,797 $17,391 $17,952 $19,797
2016 $16,354 $463 (3%) $15,547 $14,805 $18,819 $19,359
2015 $15,891 $256 (2%) $13,351 $15,277 $16,935 $19,833
2014 $16,147 -- $14,571 $15,976 $16,665 $17,938

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology received on average $6,197 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.

$6,197
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 16 67% $5,287 $84,588
Other Federal Grant 16 67% $5,517 $88,268
State Grant/Scholarships 5 21% $3,416 $17,082
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 17 71% $6,197 $105,350

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 71% of freshman students at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology received $5,720 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,720
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 17 71% $5,720 $97,237
Private Loans 1 4% $10,000 $10,000
Total Loans 18 75% $5,958 $107,237

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA
NO DATA
NO DATA

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 16

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 26 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 21 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

80.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 26 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students dropped out of the school.

19.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 96.2% of undergraduate students being women and 3.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 53, with 51 women and 2 men.

  • men 3.8% 2 students
  • women 96.2% 51 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 30-34 23% 12 students
  • 18-19 21% 11 students
  • 25-29 21% 11 students
  • 20-21 17% 9 students
  • 22-24 11% 6 students
  • 35-39 6% 3 students
  • 50-64 2% 1 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Pennsylvania 34 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology 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