Okaloosa Applied Technology Center is found in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Fort Walton Beach is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Okaloosa Applied Technology Center.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Okaloosa Applied Technology Center is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture and mechanics and repair.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 276 in 2005 at the school. A large number of students at Okaloosa Applied Technology Center are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"PREPARING LEARNERS FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH TECH, HIGH PAYING CAREERS"
More complete details are provided below.
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
General Phone: (850) 833-3500
Admissions Phone: (850) 833-3500
Financial Aid Phone: (850) 833-3511
http://www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/oatc
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 65 | computer repair, HVAC, marine mechanic, automobile mechanics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 35 | licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 16 | plumbing, carpentry, electrician |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 13 | cosmetology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 12 | landscaping, plant nursery |
| Office And Administration | 5 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding, cabinetmaking |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | web design |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | culinary arts services |
Number of programs and degrees for Okaloosa Applied Technology Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 144 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 8 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Okaloosa Applied Technology Center had a total enrollment of 276 students (198 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 77 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Walton Beach, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (850) 833-3500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,746 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,975 |
| Books and supplies | $ 300 |
Financial Aid:
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3230300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (850) 833-3511
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center has a tenure system for faculty.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Okaloosa Applied Technology Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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