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Tri County Technical School, Missouri

Overview of Tri County Technical School

Tri County Technical School is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Eldon, Missouri. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Tri County Technical School top out at the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Tri County Technical School often study engineering technician and nursing and emergency medicine.

Tri County Technical School Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 70% of applicants were rejected at Tri County Technical School.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

Tri County Technical School offers classes to 28 students (20 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.

Student Life

Tri County Technical School has a large share of part-time students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Tri County Technical School

Tri County Technical School
112 S. Pine
Eldon, MO 65026

Tri County Technical School Programs and Degrees (2005)

Tri County Technical School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine16licensed practical nurse
Engineering Technician3drafting, surveying tech
Mechanics And Repair3marine mechanic, automobile mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair, autobody repair
Media0printing equipment operation
Construction Trades0construction trades
Business And Management0business
Medicine0medical preparatory

Number of programs and degrees for Tri County Technical School in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2210
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

In 2005, Tri County Technical School had a total enrollment of 28 students (20 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men29%
Women71%
Full-Time62%
Part-Time38%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White100%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-196%
20-213%
22-2412%
25-2919%
30-349%
35-396%
40-4922%
50-6412%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Missouri92%

Tri County Technical School Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time81 %
Part-Time81 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating89%

Tri County Technical School Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Tri County Technical School Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1153430%34100%
Men311032%10100%
Women842429%24100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrecommended
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended

Tri County Technical School Faculty

Tri County Technical School has a tenure system for faculty.

Tri County Technical School Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Surveying Technology/Surveying

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Tri County Technical School Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Tri County Technical School Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Tri County Technical School % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Tri County Technical School % students 40 years or older
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Tri County Technical School Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Tri County Technical School % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Tri County Technical School % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Tri County Technical School Male % of student body
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Tri County Technical School % of degrees in engineering technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching

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