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Mitchell Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Mitchell, South Dakota, Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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.

Mitchell 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Mitchell Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Mitchell Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 65% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,524

Cost of attendance at Mitchell Technical College in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

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

South Dakota's average $8,020
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,524

Cost of attendance at Mitchell 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.

South Dakota's average $10,613
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at Mitchell Technical College received on average $3,830 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.

$3,830
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 145 40% $4,540 $658,289
Other Federal Grant 145 40% $4,692 $680,285
State Grant/Scholarships 28 8% $3,615 $101,229
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 113 31% $811 $91,650
Total Grant & Scholarships 228 63% $3,830 $873,164

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mitchell 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 Mitchell Technical College students is 74.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.4%.

74.6%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • white 79.6% 245 students
  • hispanic 55.6% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 20.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Mitchell 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

Mitchell 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

Veteran Services

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