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Pontotoc 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 10 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 93%

Located in Ada, Oklahoma, Pontotoc Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Pontotoc 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.

Pontotoc 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 10-to-1, Pontotoc Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Pontotoc Technology Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Pontotoc Technology Center are Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Graphic Design, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $3,289
Books and Supplies $1,067
Total Cost $4,356

Graphic Design

Program Length 6 months
Tuition and Fees $1,806
Books and Supplies $2,280
Total Cost $4,086

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pontotoc 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, 100 of freshman students at Pontotoc Technology Center received on average $6,797 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.

$6,797
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 34 59% $6,457 $219,542
Other Federal Grant 34 59% $9,901 $336,634
State Grant/Scholarships 24 41% $703 $16,860
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 12 21% $3,392 $40,707
Total Grant & Scholarships 58 100% $6,797 $394,201

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.

$3,180
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 65

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

No graduate

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

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

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 22

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 20

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Visual & Performing Arts

Total number of students graduated under this category 20

Graphic Design

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Total number of students graduated under this category 16

Biotechnology

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 13

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Communications Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 8

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 3

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Computer Support Specialist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 54 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 50 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 50 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

92.6%

Still Enrolled

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

7.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Pontotoc Technology Center is slightly skewed towards men students, with 51.8% of undergraduate students being men and 48.2% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 282, with 136 women and 146 men.

  • men 51.8% 146 students
  • women 48.2% 136 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 15% 23 students
  • 22-24 7% 11 students
  • 20-21 5% 7 students
  • 25-29 3% 5 students
  • 30-34 1% 2 students
  • 35-39 1% 2 students
  • 40-49 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Pontotoc 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

Pontotoc 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
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)