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Mitchell Technical Institute

Overview of Mitchell Technical Institute

Mitchell, SD is home to Mitchell Technical Institute. Mitchell is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Mitchell Technical Institute go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in media, cooking and culinary arts, and construction trades.

Mitchell Technical Institute Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Mitchell Technical Institute has 755 enrolled students (as of 2007). A very high share of students at the school are male.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mitchell Technical Institute

Mitchell Technical Institute
821 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
General Phone: (605) 995-3023
http://www.mitchelltech.edu

Mitchell Technical Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Construction Trades125lineworker, electrician, carpentry, construction trades
Medical Support And Technology47medical assistant, radiation therapist, medical lab tech
Engineering Technician20electronics tech, computer systems tech
Media19communication and journalism
Mechanics And Repair18HVAC, communications install and repair, computer repair
Business And Management14accounting
Cooking And Culinary Arts12chef training
Medical Administration10medical secretary
Agricultural Science And Management9agricultural production
Landscaping And Horticulture0pest management

Number of programs and degrees for Mitchell Technical Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree17614
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years794
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years194

Student Body

In 2007, Mitchell Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 755 students (662 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White94%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian3%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1933%
20-2125%
22-2410%
25-2910%
30-345%
35-393%
40-498%
50-643%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Dakota91%
Minnesota3%
Nebraska3%
Montana1%
Wisconsin1%
Iowa1%

Mitchell Technical Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time89 %
Part-Time75 %

Mitchell Technical Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Mitchell Technical Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,300
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,300
Books and supplies$ 700

Financial Aid:
Mitchell Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 828400)

Mitchell Technical Institute Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3217

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year4$55,2563$45,928
All faculty totalcalendar year4$55,2563$45,928

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year28$44,67314$40,771
All faculty totalacademic year28$44,67314$40,771

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Mitchell Technical Institute Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Lineworker

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant

Mitchell Technical Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mitchell Technical Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Mitchell Technical Institute % of degrees in construction trades
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Mitchell Technical Institute Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Mitchell Technical Institute Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Mitchell Technical Institute Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Mitchell Technical Institute Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Mitchell Technical Institute % of degrees in media
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Mitchell Technical Institute % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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