Mitchell Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	75%

Located in Mitchell, South Dakota, Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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.

Mitchell 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, Mitchell Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Mitchell Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 65% and 61%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,524

Cost of attendance at Mitchell Technical College in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

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South Dakota's average	$8,020
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,524

Cost of attendance at Mitchell 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.

South Dakota's average	$10,613
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at Mitchell Technical College received on average $3,830 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.

$3,830

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	145	40%	$4,540	$658,289
Other Federal Grant	145	40%	$4,692	$680,285
State Grant/Scholarships	28	8%	$3,615	$101,229
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	113	31%	$811	$91,650
Total Grant & Scholarships	228	63%	$3,830	$873,164

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mitchell 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 Mitchell Technical College students is 74.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.4%.

74.6%

asian 100.0% 2 students
white 79.6% 245 students
hispanic 55.6% 5 students
Mixed Race 20.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Mitchell 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

Mitchell 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
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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