Mitchell, South Dakota 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.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, agricultural science and management, cooking and culinary arts, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Mitchell Technical Institute has 801 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Mitchell Technical Institute
821 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
General Phone: (605) 995-3024
Admissions Phone: (605) 995-3025
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 995-3025
http://www.mti.tec.sd.us
Mitchell Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 126 | lineworker, electrician, carpentry, construction trades |
| Mechanics And Repair | 47 | computer repair, communications install and repair, HVAC |
| Medical Support And Technology | 29 | medical assistant, medical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 20 | chef training |
| Business And Management | 16 | accounting |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 16 | agricultural production |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | medical secretary |
| Media | 12 | communication and journalism |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | electronics tech, computer systems tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | pest management |
Number of programs and degrees for Mitchell Technical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 158 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 85 | 4 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 47 | 4 |
In 2005, Mitchell Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 801 students (706 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 89% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 92 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 995-3025
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Mitchell Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 828400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 995-3025
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $51,038 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $51,038 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $43,512 | 15 | $36,056 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $43,512 | 15 | $36,056 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mitchell Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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