High Plains is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Woodward, Oklahoma. 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 office and administration and nursing and emergency medicine.
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 96 students (65 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at High Plains.
More complete details are provided below.
High Plains Technology Center
3921 34th St
Woodward, OK 73801
General Phone: (580) 256-6618
Admissions Phone: (580) 571-6183
Financial Aid Phone: (580) 571-6177
http://www.hptc.net
High Plains awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 23 | licensed practical nurse, health aide |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | computer repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 6 | carpentry, property management |
| Business And Management | 3 | merchandising and sales |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for High Plains in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 24 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 11 |
In 2005, High Plains had a total enrollment of 96 students (65 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| American Indian | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (580) 571-6183
Financial Aid:
High Plains participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2282100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (580) 571-6177
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
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
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 office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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