Wichita Area Technical College
Location and Contact Information
301 South GroveWichita, KS 67211-2099
USA
Main Tel: (316) 677-9400
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Wichita Area Technical College is situated in Wichita, Kansas. The college has been operating since 1965. WATC offers its students associate’s degrees, diplomas and technical certificates in various areas of study, including architectural design technology, surgical technology, aviation maintenance technology, banking, finance and administrative office technology. Online courses are also offered.
Students at Wichita Area Technical College can participate in any of the several student clubs and organizations, including SkillsUSA and the Health Occupation Students of America.
An additional point of contact for WATC is via email at info@watc.edu.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in production trades, nursing and emergency medicine, engineering technician, and mechanics and repair.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Wichita Area Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 56% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 46% | $2,754 |
| Institutional Grant | 15% | $2,087 |
| Federal Grant | 34% | $2,855 |
| Pell Grant | 34% | $2,847 |
| Other Federal Grant | $563 | |
| State or Local Grant | $500 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 38% | $4,414 |
| Federal Loan | 38% | $4,414 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Wichita Area Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland, KS | 271 |
| 2 | University of Montana-Helena College of Technology | Helena, MT | 1,180 |
| 3 | H Councill Trenholm State Technical College | Montgomery, AL | 1,358 |
| 4 | Ranger College | Ranger, TX | 894 |
| 5 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL | 14,308 |
| 6 | J F Drake State Technical College | Huntsville, AL | 756 |
| 7 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | 2,707 |
| 8 | Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 5,449 |
| 9 | Dawson Community College | Glendive, MT | 414 |
| 10 | Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | 7,152 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 642 | 13 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 279 | 19 |
| Associate | 9 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 12 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 34 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,891 in 2009-2010 (1,755 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 39% of the student body. About 19% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
DESIGN
- Interior Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Health Aide
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Dietitian Assistant
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Ironworking/Ironworker
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
- Woodworking
TRANSPORTATION
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation