- Manhattan Area Technical College provides high-quality technical, general, and adult education to prepare individuals to pursue technologically advanced careers and lead productive lives in a dynamic and diverse global environment.
School Highlights
Manhattan Area Technical College serves 1,245 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,245 students
- In-state tuition: $7,440
- Out-state tuition: $7,440
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Manhattan Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Manhattan Area Technical College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
44 staff
170 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Manhattan Area Technical College has grown by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Manhattan Area Technical College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,245 students
1,908 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
254 students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
991 students
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
124 students
231 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
254 students
606 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
991 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
74%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6901%
0.4101%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3056%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,300
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,440 is more than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,440 is more than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,440
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,440
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Phi Theta Kappa, SkillsUSA, Student Activities Council, Student Veteran Association, Student Voice Council
Phi Theta Kappa, SkillsUSA, Student Activities Council, Student Veteran Association, Student Voice Council
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Manhattan Area Technical College cost?
Manhattan Area Technical College's tuition is approximately $7,440 for In-State students and $7,440 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Manhattan Area Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Manhattan Area Technical College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Manhattan Area Technical College's ranking?
Manhattan Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Manhattan Area Technical College is Bellus Academy (0.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Bellus Academy
Private for-profit
1130 Westloop Place
Manhattan, KS 66502
(858) 748-1490
Manhattan, KS 66502
(858) 748-1490
0.6 miles
| 200 students
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Private for-profit
3722 SW Burlingame Road
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
47.3 miles
| 865 students
3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
57.8 miles
| 3,152 students
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
61.2 miles
| 2,276 students
2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
61.5 miles
| 1,408 students
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