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High Plains is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Woodward, OK. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at High Plains 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 High Plains often study nursing and emergency medicine and production trades.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
High Plains offers classes to 251 students (246 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Turning Education and Training Into Workplace Success"
More complete details are provided below.
High Plains Technology Center
3921 34th St
Woodward, OK 73801
General Phone: (580) 256-6618
http://www.hptc.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 19 | licensed practical nurse, health aide |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | information technology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | recreational therapy |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Business and Management | 5 | merchandising and sales |
| Construction Trades | 4 | carpentry, property management |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for High Plains in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 61 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, High Plains had a total enrollment of 251 students (246 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 41% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Woodward, 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.
Financial Aid:
High Plains participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2282100)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets High Plains Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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