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Wichita Technical Institute, Kansas

Overview of Wichita Technical Institute

Wichita Technical Institute is found in Wichita, Kansas. Wichita is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Wichita Technical Institute.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Wichita Technical Institute is known for its programs in engineering technician and mechanics and repair.

Wichita Technical Institute Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 472 in 2005 at Wichita Technical Institute. A very high share of students at the school are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide programs in electronics technology, computer networking technology, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, and medical assistant program which enable the students to become employable in an entry-level job in the field of their study upon graduation. To provide the students with the basic knowledge and skills required for continued study in their specialized fields, and to set standards of education that will help each individual student develop personal character and self-respect that are vital to his/her continued success after graduation."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Wichita Technical Institute

Wichita Technical Institute
2051 South Meridian
Wichita, KS 67213-1927
General Phone: (316) 943-2241
Admissions Phone: (316) 943-2241
Financial Aid Phone: (316) 943-2241
http://www.wti.edu

Wichita Technical Institute Programs and Degrees (2005)

Wichita Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician138HVAC tech, computer systems tech
Mechanics And Repair94electrical installation and repair
Medical Support And Technology0medical assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Wichita Technical Institute in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2324

Student Body

In 2005, Wichita Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 472 students (472 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White76%
Black17%
Hispanic5%
Asian2%
American Indian0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-196%
20-2112%
22-2414%
25-2922%
30-3421%
35-399%
40-4911%
50-645%

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

ResidencePercent
Kansas86%
Missouri13%
Oklahoma2%

Wichita Technical Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time77 %

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

ItemPercent
Graduating69%

Wichita Technical Institute Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Wichita Technical Institute Degree Programs (2005)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

Wichita Technical Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wichita Technical Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Wichita Technical Institute % of degrees in engineering technician
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Wichita Technical Institute Male % of student body
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 9%Wichita Technical Institute Number of students
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Wichita Technical Institute % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Wichita Technical Institute Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Wichita Technical Institute % students 40 years or older
% of students from other states
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Wichita Technical Institute % of students from other states
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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