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Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 76%

Located in Springfield, Missouri, Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri 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.

Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 14-to-1, Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

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 Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri are Welding Technology/Welder, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Welding Technology/Welder

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

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 Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri was $21,345. 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

Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri net price calculator

$21,345

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average $13,174
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri 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 $21,345 $437 (2%) $20,410 $22,512 $27,798 $29,398
2021 $20,908 $497 (2%) $21,437 $22,641 $24,122 $27,747 $28,747
2020 $21,405 $499 (2%) $22,610 $22,690 $26,775 $28,463 $26,700
2019 $20,906 $578 (3%) $20,558 $21,297 $26,286 $26,505
2018 $20,328 $1,820 (8%) $19,703 $20,202 $24,178 $25,978
2017 $22,148 $1,028 (5%) $21,567 $21,831 $23,792 $25,957 $26,957
2016 $21,120 $3,263 (18%) $20,810 $21,420 $24,710 $26,317
2015 $17,857 $249 (1%) $17,594 $18,005 $19,095 $21,406
2014 $17,608 -- $16,994 $17,593 $20,076 $22,573

How does Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri's $21,345 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Missouri colleges, that number is $13,174. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Lynnes Welding Training logo Lynnes Welding Training
Fargo ND
Private $10,330 52% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri received on average $6,665 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.

$6,665
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 162 70% $5,500 $890,924
Other Federal Grant 162 70% $5,897 $955,392
State Grant/Scholarships 24 10% $5,179 $124,285
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 23 10% $4,641 $106,750
Total Grant & Scholarships 178 77% $6,665 $1,186,427

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 71% of freshman students at Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri received $7,527 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,527
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 164 71% $7,527 $1,234,505
Private Loans 18 8% $3,513 $63,236
Total Loans 164 71% $7,913 $1,297,741

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.

$8,821
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 146

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 83 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 32 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 112

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 112 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 56

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 56 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 37

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 18

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 265 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 201 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 201 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

75.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 265 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 64 students dropped out of the school.

24.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri is slightly skewed towards men students, with 53.2% of undergraduate students being men and 46.8% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 385, with 180 women and 205 men.

  • men 53.2% 205 students
  • women 46.8% 180 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 24% 92 students
  • 22-24 18% 70 students
  • 20-21 16% 62 students
  • 18-19 12% 45 students
  • 30-34 11% 42 students
  • 35-39 7% 27 students
  • 40-49 6% 23 students
  • 50-64 6% 22 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training