Salina Area Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Salina, Kansas, Salina 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 Salina 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.

Salina 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.

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

Salina Area Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , 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

$7,460

Cost of attendance at Salina 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

$7,460

Cost of attendance at Salina 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, 64 of freshman students at Salina Area Technical College received on average $5,248 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.

$5,248

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	27	40%	$4,927	$133,041
Other Federal Grant	34	51%	$5,429	$184,571
State Grant/Scholarships	4	6%	$3,109	$12,434
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	18	27%	$1,593	$28,666
Total Grant & Scholarships	43	64%	$5,248	$225,671

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Salina 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 Salina Area Technical College students is 62.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.1%.

62.3%

African American 100.0% 2 students
white 65.5% 36 students
unknown 60.0% 3 students
hispanic 40.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Salina 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

Salina 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

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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