Wichita Technical Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Wichita Technical Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Wichita, Kansas, enrolling about 778 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 55.13% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,101 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,793 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 778 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.13%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
- First-Generation Students: 62.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,699
Wichita Technical Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Wichita Technical Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wichita Technical Institute?
Wichita Technical Institute is located in Wichita, KS (ZIP 67213-1927).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Wichita Technical Institute public or private?
Wichita Technical Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Wichita Technical Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $18,793.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,311 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,316 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,360 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,792 |
| $110,001+ | $24,939 |
How big is Wichita Technical Institute?
Total enrollment: 778 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,699 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wichita Technical Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 55.13%.
First-year retention: 65.0%.
What do graduates of Wichita Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings: $29,006 six years after entry; $34,101 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.
62.17% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wichita Technical Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (203 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (157 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (98 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (67 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (60 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (40 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wichita Technical Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 55.13%; median earnings $34,101 at 10 years; net price $18,793. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wichita Technical Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,793
2024 Value
In 2024 Wichita Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,793.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,172 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,793 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Wichita Technical Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
62.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wichita Technical Institute was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wichita Technical Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $22,034 |
| 2014 | — | — | $16,812 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,426 |
| 2016 | — | — | $18,608 |
| 2017 | — | — | $19,838 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,746 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,926 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,341 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,272 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,201 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,524 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wichita Technical Institute reported total enrollment of about 778 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.6%), Black or African American (19.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (18.4%). About 62.17% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 62.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wichita Technical Institute in 2024 is 778 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,699 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 48.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.29% 100% Completion Time
55.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.29% of students graduating from Wichita Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 3% male / 97% female
- Network and System Administration/Administrator: 85% male / 15% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wichita Technical Institute.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$34,101 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
353.64% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wichita Technical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 203 completions
2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 157 completions
3. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 98 completions
4. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 67 completions
5. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 60 completions
6. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 40 completions
Most popular programs at Wichita Technical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wichita Technical Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wichita Technical Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,353
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wichita Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Wichita, KS, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Network and System Administration/Administrator. Enrollment is approximately 778 students. Student body composition includes White (48.6%), Black or African American (19.4%), Hispanic or Latino (18.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 55.13%. Approximately 62.17% of students receive Pell Grants. About 62.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Location
Wichita, KS 67213-1927
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Wichita Technical Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wichita Technical Institute located?
Wichita Technical Institute is located in Wichita, KS.
How much does Wichita Technical Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,793 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Wichita Technical Institute?
Wichita Technical Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,699 students, White (48.6%), Black or African American (19.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wichita Technical Institute?
About 62.6% of students at Wichita Technical Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wichita Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings are $29,006 six years after entry and $34,101 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wichita Technical Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wichita Technical Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
Is Wichita Technical Institute public or private?
Wichita Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Wichita, KS.
Is Wichita Technical Institute an HBCU?
No. Wichita Technical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wichita Technical Institute a tribal college?
No. Wichita Technical Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wichita Technical Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wichita Technical Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.4%).
Is Wichita Technical Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Wichita Technical Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Kansas trade schools profile
- Wichita, Kansas city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.