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Wichita Technical Institute

Overview of Wichita Technical Institute

Wichita Technical Institute is found in Wichita, KS. 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 907 in 2007 at Wichita Technical Institute.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide programs in electronics technology, computer networking technology, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technology,medical assistant and medical billing and coding programs 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
http://www.wti.edu

Wichita Technical Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician206HVAC tech, computer systems tech
Mechanics And Repair146electrical installation and repair
Medical Support And Technology112medical assistant, medical coding

Number of programs and degrees for Wichita Technical Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4645

Student Body

In 2007, Wichita Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 907 students (907 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black19%
Hispanic5%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1910%
20-2115%
22-2417%
25-2921%
30-3417%
35-399%
40-499%
50-642%

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

ResidencePercent
Kansas85%
Missouri8%
Oklahoma6%

Wichita Technical Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time81 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating56%

Wichita Technical Institute Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,200
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,200
Books and supplies$ 2,154

Financial Aid:
Wichita Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1050300)

Wichita Technical Institute Degree Programs (2007)

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 Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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 5%Wichita Technical Institute % of degrees in engineering technician
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Wichita Technical Institute Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Wichita Technical Institute % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Wichita Technical Institute Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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