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.
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.
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.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
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.
Tri County Technical School has a large share of part-time students.
More complete details are provided below.
Tri County Technical School
112 S. Pine
Eldon, MO 65026
Tri County Technical School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 16 | licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting, surveying tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 3 | marine mechanic, automobile mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair, autobody repair |
| Media | 0 | printing equipment operation |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction trades |
| Business And Management | 0 | business |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Tri County Technical School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Tri County Technical School had a total enrollment of 28 students (20 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 62% |
| Part-Time | 38% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 92% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 81 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 89% |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 115 | 34 | 30% | 34 | 100% |
| Men | 31 | 10 | 32% | 10 | 100% |
| Women | 84 | 24 | 29% | 24 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Tri County Technical School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 860600)
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tri County Technical School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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