Students attend Texas County Technical Institute in Houston, Missouri, a quiet rural area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Texas County Technical Institute degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and medical adminstration.
Texas County Technical Institute is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 142 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Texas County Technical Institute are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Texas County Technical Institute attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas County Technical Institute
6915 S Hwy 63
Houston, MO 65483
General Phone: (417) 967-5466
http://www.texascountytech.edu
Texas County Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | licensed practical nurse, EMT ambulance attendant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 4 | accounting |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | data processing tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas County Technical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 53 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Texas County Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 142 students (117 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 8% |
| Women | 92% |
| Full-Time | 41% |
| Part-Time | 59% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 93% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 79 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 81% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 65 | 81% | 64 | 98% |
| Men | 7 | 5 | 71% | 5 | 100% |
| Women | 73 | 60 | 82% | 59 | 98% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
Texas County Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3579300)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas County Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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