Michigan Career And Technical Institute can be found in Plainwell, MI (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Michigan Career And Technical Institute.
The most common majors at the school are in media, landscaping and horticulture, family and social work, cooking and culinary arts, and production trades.
Michigan Career And Technical Institute does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 55% of potential students in 2007-2008.
In 2007-2008, 235 students were enrolled in Michigan Career And Technical Institute. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Michigan Career And Technical Institute has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Michigan Career And Technical Institute offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Michigan Career and Technical Institute conducts vocational and technical training programs and provides the supportive services needed to prepare Michigan Citizens with disabilities for competitive employment."
More complete details are provided below.
Michigan Career And Technical Institute
11611 West Pine Lake Road
Plainwell, MI 49080-9254
General Phone: (269) 664-4461
http://www.michigan.gov
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 67 | nursing assistant |
| Production Trades | 48 | cabinetmaking, machinist |
| Family and Social Work | 44 | housing and human environments |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 40 | culinary arts services |
| Mechanics and Repair | 40 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, computer repair |
| Business and Management | 29 | retail |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 23 | landscaping |
| Media | 17 | graphic communications |
| Office and Administration | 15 | business support services, office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Michigan Career And Technical Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 192 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 116 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 15 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Michigan Career And Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 235 students (522 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 79% |
| Women | 21% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 14 % |
Michigan Career And Technical Institute offers campus housing for 350 of its 522 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Plainwell, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 525 | 234 | 45% | 234 | 100% |
| Men | 420 | 186 | 44% | 186 | 100% |
| Women | 105 | 48 | 46% | 48 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,550 |
| Room and board | $ 3,225 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Michigan Career And Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2618400)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Retailing and Retail Operations
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Housing and Human Environments, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Michigan Career And Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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