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Michigan Career and Technical Institute

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 350
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Plainwell, Michigan, MCTI is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. MCTI operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Michigan Career and Technical Institute 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.

Michigan Career and Technical Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational 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 7-to-1, MCTI emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

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


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,824

Cost of attendance at Michigan Career and Technical Institute in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $8,419

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,356

Cost of attendance at Michigan Career and Technical Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $9,796

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 Michigan Career and Technical Institute was $5,473. 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

MCTI net price calculator

$5,473

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

Michigan's average $12,908
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of MCTI 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 $5,473 $3,117 (36%) $3,099
2021 $8,590 $530 (7%) $8,057 $7,574 $4,632
2020 $8,060 $153 (2%) $8,698 $7,928 $6,140
2019 $8,213 $586 (8%) $7,469 $6,875 $8,081
2018 $7,627 $474 (7%) $7,013 $6,200 $8,169 $10,673
2017 $7,153 $3,628 (34%) $5,318 $4,630 $7,270 $10,287
2016 $10,781 $6,282 (37%) $9,304 $6,099 $4,635 $11,398
2015 $17,063 $1,356 (9%) $15,940 $13,269 $14,875
2014 $15,707 -- $15,226 $13,783 $13,092

How does MCTI's $5,473 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Michigan colleges, that number is $12,908. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center logo Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
Fort Cobb OK
Public $3,133 43% Cheaper

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Michigan Career and Technical Institute's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $16,024 $4,228 (36%) $7,824 $8,200 -
2021 $11,796 $380 (3%) $7,596 $4,200 -
2020 $11,416 $200 (2%) $7,448 $3,968 -
2019 $11,216 $6,944 (38%) $7,300 $3,916 -
2018 $18,160 $632 (4%) $7,160 $11,000 -
2017 $17,528 $634 (4%) $6,816 $10,712 -
2016 $16,894 $2,834 (14%) $6,488 $10,406 -
2015 $19,728 $19,273 (49%) $9,624 $10,104 -
2014 $39,001 $2,701 (7%) $17,496 $21,505 -
2013 $36,300 -- $16,200 $20,100 -

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at MCTI? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $6,596 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at MCTI is $733 per month.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, MCTI estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $1,200
  • If living off-campus, with family: $1,200
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $1,200
How much is MCTI application fees?
MCTI does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
MCTI offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

MCTI requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Michigan Career and Technical Institute for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $6,596 19 350
2021 N/A N/A $6,404 19 350
2020 N/A N/A $6,280 19 350
2019 N/A N/A $6,156 19 350
2018 N/A N/A $6,036 19 350
2017 N/A N/A $5,748 19 350
2016 N/A N/A $4,184 19 350

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Michigan Career and Technical Institute during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Michigan Career and Technical Institute received on average $3,323 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.

$3,323
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1 25% $2,997 $2,997
Other Federal Grant 1 25% $4,497 $4,497
State Grant/Scholarships 4 100% $2,199 $8,796
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 100% $3,323 $13,293

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 Michigan Career and Technical Institute sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 45

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 31

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Cabinetmaking and Millwork

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 28

Culinary Arts and Related Services

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 24

Building/Property Maintenance

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Construction Trades

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 17

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 16

Retailing and Retail Operations

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Agriculture

Total number of students graduated under this category 11

Landscaping and Groundskeeping

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 10

Computer Support Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Communications Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Graphic Communications

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 86 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 72 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 75 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

87.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 86 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students dropped out of the school.

10.5%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 2 students are still enrolled in the school.

2.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at MCTI is greatly skewed towards men students, with 80.5% of undergraduate students being men and 19.5% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 118, with 23 women and 95 men.

  • men 80.5% 95 students
  • women 19.5% 23 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 54% 64 students
  • 18-19 23% 27 students
  • 22-24 16% 19 students
  • 25-29 6% 7 students
  • 40-49 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Michigan Career and Technical Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Michigan Career and Technical Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization