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Mitchell Technical College

Mitchell, SD · Town · 990 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Mitchell Technical College is a premier two-year institution widely acclaimed for its workforce-ready education and signature programs in Power Line Construction and Maintenance, Precision Agriculture, Automation Controls, and Health Sciences. The college distinguishes itself through state-of-the-art training facilities—including expansive outdoor utility fields and specialized simulation labs—which have earned it repeated national recognition as an Aspen Prize Top 10 finalist. Student life is close-knit, practical, and career-focused, characterized by small class sizes, direct mentorship from industry-experienced faculty, and active participation in competitive organizations like SkillsUSA. With a graduate placement rate consistently hovering near 99%, Mitchell Tech offers a fast-track, highly applied experience designed to transition students immediately into high-demand technical careers.


Wikipedia:Mitchell Technical College, formerly Mitchell Technical Institute, is a public technical school with its main campus in Mitchell, South Dakota. Mitchell Tech was founded in 1968. It offers 35 associate degree programs and 15 certificate programs. Since 1980, Mitchell Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
Mitchell, SD, 57301 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
197 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$16,994
Out-of-state COA
$16,994
Avg net price
$13,460
In-state tuition
$7,524
Out-of-state tuition
$7,524
Books & supplies
$385/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,750
$30–48k
$10,505
$48–75k
$12,945
$75–110k
$16,044
$110k+
$16,493
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
74%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
76%
Transferred
6%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
17%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,849
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,743
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$12,583
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,000
Student Body
Men 69%Women 31%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$50,924
Independent students
19%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
88%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$5M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time
Full-time faculty
90%
Avg faculty salary
$7,841/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,439
Federal loan rate
42%

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