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Grand River Technical School

Overview of Grand River Technical School

Students attend Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe, MO, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Grand River Technical School degrees go up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Grand River Technical School is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.

Grand River Technical School Selectivity

The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

There are 78 students at the school (as of 2007). A very high share of students at Grand River Technical School are male.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Grand River Technical School

Grand River Technical School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
General Phone: (660) 646-3414
http://www.grts.org

Grand River Technical School Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair33diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics
Nursing And Emergency Medicine12EMT paramedic, health aide
Construction Trades4carpentry
Office And Administration3general office occupations
Production Trades1welding
Family And Social Work0child care provider

Number of programs and degrees for Grand River Technical School in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5010
Award of less than 1 academic year31

Student Body

In 2007, Grand River Technical School had a total enrollment of 78 students (77 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men84%
Women16%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White100%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1945%
20-219%
22-243%
25-2921%
30-3412%
35-393%
40-491%
50-641%

Grand River Technical School Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time85 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating91%

Grand River Technical School Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Chillicothe, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Grand River Technical School Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total626097%5693%
Men525198%4792%
Women10990%9100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Grand River Technical School Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,215
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,215
Books and supplies$ 370

Financial Aid:
Grand River Technical School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 553100)

Grand River Technical School Degree Programs (2007)

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

Grand River Technical School Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Grand River Technical School Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 3%Grand River Technical School Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Grand River Technical School Male % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Grand River Technical School % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Grand River Technical School Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Offers part-time study

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