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High Plains Technology Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 63%

Located in Woodward, Oklahoma, High Plains Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of High Plains 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.

High Plains 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, High Plains Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at High Plains Technology Center is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at High Plains Technology Center do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at High Plains Technology Center are Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General, Photographic and Film/Video 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.

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

Program Length 6 months
Tuition and Fees $1,181
Books and Supplies $300
Total Cost $1,481

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

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 High Plains Technology Center was $12,379. 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

High Plains Technology Center net price calculator

$12,379

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 High Plains 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 $12,379 $11,065 (842%) $2,835
2021 $1,314 $1,369 (51%) $1,314 $9,373
2020 $2,683 $1,112 (71%) $97 $1,846 $97 $6,716
2019 $1,571 $6,693 (81%) $1,926 $2,250 $1,813
2018 $8,264 $156 (2%) $5,343 $6,546 $9,695
2017 $8,420 $535 (7%) $7,364 $12,132
2016 $7,885 $1,794 (29%) $8,838 $5,214
2015 $6,091 $563 (8%) $5,772 $6,011 $6,149
2014 $6,654 -- $7,521 $5,726

How does High Plains Technology Center's $12,379 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
Pioneer Technology Center logo Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City OK
Public $8,337 33% Cheaper
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center logo Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
Fort Cobb OK
Public $3,133 75% Cheaper
Meridian Technology Center logo Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater OK
Public $8,993 27% Cheaper
Gordon Cooper Technology Center logo Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee OK
Public $4,974 60% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by High Plains 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, 69 of freshman students at High Plains Technology Center received on average $5,179 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.

$5,179
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 26 50% $3,952 $102,749
Other Federal Grant 36 69% $3,088 $111,165
State Grant/Scholarships 6 12% $4,630 $27,777
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 33 63% $1,440 $47,516
Total Grant & Scholarships 36 69% $5,179 $186,458

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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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at High Plains Technology Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 55

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Physical Therapy Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Athletic Training/Trainer

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

No graduate

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

No graduate

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

No graduate

Health Aide

No graduate

Rehabilitation Aide

No graduate

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 15

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 10

Carpentry/Carpenter

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Building/Property Maintenance

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 10

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Retail Management

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

No graduate

Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

No graduate

Marketing/Marketing Management

No graduate

Retailing and Retail Operations

No graduate

Visual & Performing Arts

Total number of students graduated under this category 8

Game and Interactive Media Design

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Communications Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 6

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Graphic Communications

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Agriculture

Total number of students graduated under this category 5

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

No graduate

Education

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Teacher Assistant/Aide

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 38 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 24 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 24 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

63.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 38 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 14 students dropped out of the school.

36.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at High Plains Technology Center is slightly skewed towards men students, with 54.4% of undergraduate students being men and 45.6% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 272, with 124 women and 148 men.

  • men 54.4% 148 students
  • women 45.6% 124 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 43% 116 students
  • 20-21 5% 14 students
  • 25-29 4% 12 students
  • 22-24 3% 9 students
  • 30-34 2% 5 students
  • 35-39 1% 3 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students
  • 40-49 0% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

High Plains Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

High Plains Technology Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • High school education