Wichita Technical Institute

2051 South Meridian
Wichita, KS 67213
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Wichita Technical Institute serves 1,012 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,012 students
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Wichita Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Wichita Technical Institute
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
170 staff

Student Body

The student population of Wichita Technical Institute has declined by 15% over five years.
The Wichita Technical Institute diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 40% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,012 students
1,908 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,012 students
606 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Wichita Technical Institute and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Kansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,451 students
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This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Kansas.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
231 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,012 students
606 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Wichita Technical Institute and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Kansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Wichita Technical Institute and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Asian
21%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wichita Technical Institute and the percentage of Asian community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wichita Technical Institute and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wichita Technical Institute and the percentage of Black community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
6%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wichita Technical Institute and the percentage of White community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
56%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Wichita Technical Institute and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Wichita Technical Institute and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wichita Technical Institute.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Wichita Technical Institute and the community college average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5522%
0.4101%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Wichita Technical Institute and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Kansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3056%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,300
$34,000
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Wichita Technical Institute and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Kansas by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
90%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Wichita Technical Institute and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,500
$9,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Wichita Technical Institute and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Kansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,720
$5,375
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Wichita Technical Institute and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Kansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wichita Technical Institute's ranking?
Wichita Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,012 students
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,402 per year for in-state students and $4,296 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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