Mitchell Technical College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Mitchell Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Mitchell, South Dakota. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $7,524 for South Dakota residents and $7,524 for other students on average. It offers 48 degree programs through 12 Certificate, 33 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 6 programs (2 Certificate, 3 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $45,400.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1800 E. Spruce Street, Mitchell, SD
Phone	605-995-3025
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$7,524 Out-of-State$7,524
Student Population »	1,203 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	70%
Transfer-out Rate	5%
Retention Rate	81% (Full-time) 64% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,357
Students to Faculty	13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$45,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,524 for South Dakota residents and $7,524 for out-of-state students at Mitchell Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,475) over public community colleges in South Dakota.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Mitchell Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Dakota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	South Dakota Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$7,524	$7,524
Books & Supplies	$700
Off-Campus Living Costs	$9,400
Average Financial Aid	$6,357
Cost of Attendance	$17,624	$17,624
After Financial Aid	$11,267	$11,267
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$45,400

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	South Dakota Residents	Out-of-State Students
Mitchell Technical College	$7,524	$7,524
Public Community Colleges in South Dakota	$7,556	$7,475
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Mitchell Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 3 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	2	3	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	12	33	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanization	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop Science	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Network and System Administration/Administrator	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Telecommunications Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Geospatial Intelligence	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	43 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Lineworker	74 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Construction Trades (other)	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Organizational Leadership	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,203 students at Mitchell Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 770 male students and 423 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,193	845	348
Male Students	770	598	172
Female Students	423	247	176

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Mitchell Technical College, there are 1,203 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 326 students were attending classes through distance learning (213 students are enrolled exclusively and 113 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,203
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	213
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	113
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	877