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Manhattan Area Technical College is located in Manhattan, Kansas. The college was established in 1965. Commonly abbreviated as MATC, it was originally known as Manhattan area Vocational Training School. It has been known by its current name since 1996. The college offers technical training to students in a variety of fields, including automotive collision repair, computer aided drafting technology, welding technology, practical nursing and building trades. The college also offers continuing education and customized training programs to its students.
MATC offers student services such as academic and career counseling and job placement assistance. The college offers financial aid for deserving students in the form of institutional scholarship programs.
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Campus Location3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503-2499
USA
Main Tel: (785) 587-2800
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Manhattan Area Technical College HighlightsWhere Manhattan Area Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in construction trades, mechanics and repair, office and administration, production trades, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 99 | 11 | | 1-2 year certificate | 95 | 9 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Manhattan Area Technical College was 451 in 2007 (399 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,900 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid: Manhattan Area Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 25 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded) - System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (41 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (13 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (35 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (60 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (16 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
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