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School Highlights
Northeast Kansas Technical Center serves 289 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northeast Kansas Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Northeast Kansas Technical Center
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 years but < 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
170 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northeast Kansas Technical Center has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Northeast Kansas Technical Center diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
289 students
1,453 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
564 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
889 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
150 students
556 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
886 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
n/a
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
60%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Unknown races
100%
6%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4276%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2154%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Kansas Technical Center's ranking?
Northeast Kansas Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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