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Mountainland Technical College

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Lehi, Utah, MTECH 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 Mountainland 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.

Mountainland Technical College 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 14-to-1, MTECH emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at MTECH is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Utah state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 49% whereas the national average was 74%.

MTECH boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational 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 MTECH are Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Electrician

Welding Technology/Welder

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Mountainland Technical College during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 43 of freshman students at Mountainland Technical College received on average $1,975 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.

$1,975
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 25 6% $4,122 $103,060
Other Federal Grant 97 23% $2,794 $270,989
State Grant/Scholarships 13 3% $2,731 $35,503
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 68 16% $661 $44,969
Total Grant & Scholarships 178 43% $1,975 $351,461

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 0% of freshman students at Mountainland Technical College received - (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

-
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 0 0% - -
Private Loans 4 1% $6,600 $26,400
Total Loans 4 1% $6,600 $26,400

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.

$1,582
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Mountainland Technical College sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 1,220

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 445 students

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Undergraduate Certificate 166 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 144 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 144 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 105 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 90 students

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 44 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 36 students

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 228

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 125 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 66 students

Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 220

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 142 students

Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 33 students

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 23 students

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

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

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 104

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 52 students

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Carpentry/Carpenter

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 95

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Undergraduate Certificate 60 students

Computer Programming/Programmer

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Computer and Information Sciences

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 72

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 65 students

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 24

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Metal Fabricator

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 22

Digital Marketing

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 138 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 44 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 112 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

81.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 138 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 22 students dropped out of the school.

15.9%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 4 students are still enrolled in the school.

2.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at MTECH is largely skewed towards men students, with 55.5% of undergraduate students being men and 44.5% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 3,772, with 1,679 women and 2,093 men.

  • men 55.5% 2,093 students
  • women 44.5% 1,679 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 21% 798 students
  • 22-24 13% 498 students
  • 20-21 12% 453 students
  • 25-29 10% 391 students
  • 30-34 5% 186 students
  • 40-49 3% 125 students
  • 35-39 3% 101 students
  • 50-64 2% 65 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Mountainland 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

Mountainland Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • 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