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Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 16%

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Francis Tuttle 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.

Francis Tuttle 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Francis Tuttle Technology Center is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 74%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Francis Tuttle Technology Center suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education

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.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Francis Tuttle Technology Center are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Instrumentation Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Instrumentation Technology/Technician

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $2,310
Books and Supplies $82
Total Cost $2,392

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 Francis Tuttle Technology Center was $5,874. 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

Francis Tuttle Technology Center net price calculator

$5,874

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

Oklahoma's average $11,698
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Francis Tuttle Technology Center 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 $5,874 $151 (3%) $5,162 $6,865
2021 $5,723 $874 (18%) $3,782 $6,158
2020 $4,849 $2,783 (36%) $3,962 $8,006
2019 $7,632 $1,756 (19%) $6,257 $6,149 $7,470
2018 $9,388 $475 (5%) $9,007 $6,349 $9,045
2017 $8,913 $3,471 (64%) $7,124 $6,945
2016 $5,442 $1,511 (38%) $4,416 $6,411
2015 $3,931 $2,847 (42%) $4,218
2014 $6,778 -- $5,169 $5,685 $6,322 $8,729 $9,506

How does Francis Tuttle Technology Center's $5,874 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Oklahoma colleges, that number is $11,698. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Meridian Technology Center logo Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater OK
Public $8,993 53% Expensive
Gordon Cooper Technology Center logo Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee OK
Public $4,974 15% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Francis Tuttle Technology Center during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Francis Tuttle Technology Center received on average $3,627 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.

$3,627
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 92 34% $4,506 $414,509
Other Federal Grant 204 74% $3,132 $638,910
State Grant/Scholarships 22 8% $858 $18,880
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 104 38% $1,416 $147,314
Total Grant & Scholarships 222 81% $3,627 $805,104

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.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$1,080
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Francis Tuttle Technology Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 172

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 64 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 38 students

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Orthotist/Prosthetist

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

No graduate

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

No graduate

Medical/Clinical Assistant

No graduate

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

No graduate

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 123

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 46 students

Cooking and Related Culinary Arts

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

No graduate

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 57

Computer Science

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Computer Programming/Programmer

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

No graduate

Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

No graduate

Network and System Administration/Administrator

No graduate

System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 55

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

No graduate

Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

No graduate

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

No graduate

Engineering

Total number of students graduated under this category 52

Pre-Engineering

Undergraduate Certificate 52 students

Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

No graduate

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 37

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

No graduate

Cabinetmaking and Millwork

No graduate

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Total number of students graduated under this category 30

Biomedical Sciences

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 24

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 23

Construction Trades

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Carpentry/Carpenter

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 18

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Hospitality Administration/Management

No graduate

Marketing/Marketing Management

No graduate

Communications Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 16

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Recording Arts Technology/Technician

No graduate

Graphic Communications

No graduate

Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production

No graduate

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 13

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Instrumentation Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians

No graduate

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

No graduate

Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD

No graduate

Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

No graduate

Engineering/Industrial Management

No graduate

Legal Profession

Total number of students graduated under this category 3

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Family and Consumer Sciences

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Child Care Provider/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Agriculture

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Landscaping and Groundskeeping

No graduate

Visual & Performing Arts

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Commercial Photography

No graduate

Cinematography and Film/Video Production

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 384 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 63 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 102 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

26.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 384 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 274 students dropped out of the school.

71.3%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 8 students are still enrolled in the school.

2.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Francis Tuttle Technology Center is almost evenly split between men and women, with 50.4% of undergraduate students being men and 49.6% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 2,224, with 1,103 women and 1,121 men.

  • men 50.4% 1,121 students
  • women 49.6% 1,103 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 23% 503 students
  • 20-21 7% 162 students
  • 22-24 4% 97 students
  • 25-29 4% 88 students
  • 30-34 2% 53 students
  • 40-49 2% 44 students
  • 35-39 2% 35 students
  • 50-64 1% 19 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Francis Tuttle Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Francis Tuttle Technology Center 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