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Great Plains Technology Center is located in a small city, in Lawton, Oklahoma. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Great Plains Technology Center top out at the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Great Plains Technology Center often study mechanics and repair.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 264 students (227 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 W Lee Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505-8399
General Phone: (580) 355-6371
Admissions Phone: (580) 250-5605
Financial Aid Phone: (580) 250-5534
http://www.gptech.org
Great Plains Technology Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 65 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 46 | computer repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 31 | surgical tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech |
| Business And Management | 28 | business and related services |
| Construction Trades | 14 | carpentry, electrician, property management |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical records tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer networking |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 5 | printing equipment operation |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 4 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Great Plains Technology Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 184 | 18 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 37 | 5 |
In 2005, Great Plains Technology Center had a total enrollment of 264 students (227 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 10% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 85% |
| California | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 74 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lawton, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (580) 250-5605
Financial Aid:
Great Plains Technology Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1071700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (580) 250-5534
Great Plains Technology Center has a tenure system for faculty.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Great Plains Technology Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% |  |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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