Applied Tech Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Applied Tech is a public certificate and vocational school in Sunset Hills, Missouri, enrolling about 172 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 34.21% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,508 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,405 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 40.74% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 172 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.21%
- First-Generation Students: 57.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 246
- Applicants (IPEDS): 22
Applied Tech: what the data shows
Common questions about Applied Tech, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Applied Tech?
Applied Tech is located in Sunset Hills, MO (ZIP 63127).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Applied Tech public or private?
Applied Tech is a Public institution.
How much does Applied Tech cost?
Average net price after aid: $23,405.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,954 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,283 |
How hard is it to get into Applied Tech?
Admission rate: 40.74%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Applied Tech?
Total enrollment: 172 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 246 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Applied Tech?
150%-time completion rate: 34.21%.
First-year retention: 62.5%.
What do graduates of Applied Tech earn?
Median earnings: $57,854 six years after entry; $56,508 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,750.
55.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Applied Tech known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (85 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Applied Tech a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 40.74%; completion rate 34.21%; median earnings $56,508 at 10 years; net price $23,405. 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 Applied Tech was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,405
2024 Value
In 2024 Applied Tech had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,405.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$93,620 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,405 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 Applied Tech.
Financial Aid by Income Level
55.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.80% 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 Applied Tech 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 Applied Tech 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 | — | — | $20,087 |
| 2014 | — | — | $20,565 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,396 |
| 2016 | — | — | $19,525 |
| 2017 | — | — | $19,519 |
| 2018 | — | — | $19,510 |
| 2019 | — | — | $20,077 |
| 2020 | — | — | $15,532 |
| 2021 | — | — | $20,833 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,066 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,645 |
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
40.74% Acceptance Rate
22 Total Applicants
8 Students Admitted
8 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
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
Applied Tech reported total enrollment of about 172 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (90.7%), White (8.7%), and Asian (0.6%). About 55.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Applied Tech in 2024 is 172 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 246 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.5%
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 Black or African American at 90.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.05% 100% Completion Time
34.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.05% of students graduating from Applied Tech completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 5% male / 95% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Applied Tech.
Return on Investment
$14,750 Median Student Debt
$56,508 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.10% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
503.59% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Applied Tech.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 85 completions
Most popular programs at Applied Tech.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Applied Tech graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Applied Tech from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,878
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Applied Tech is a public institution located in Sunset Hills, MO. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 172 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (90.7%), White (8.7%), Asian (0.6%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 40.74%. The 150%-time completion rate is 34.21%. Approximately 55.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.21% graduation rate at Applied Tech falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Applied Tech located?
Applied Tech is located in Sunset Hills, MO.
What is Applied Tech's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Applied Tech is 40.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 22 applicants and 8 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Applied Tech cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $23,405 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Applied Tech?
Applied Tech reports undergraduate enrollment of about 246 students, Black or African American (90.7%), White (8.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Applied Tech?
About 57.7% of students at Applied Tech are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Applied Tech earn?
Median earnings are $57,854 six years after entry and $56,508 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Applied Tech?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Applied Tech students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,750.
Is Applied Tech public or private?
Applied Tech is a public institution located in Sunset Hills, MO.
Is Applied Tech an HBCU?
No. Applied Tech is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Applied Tech a tribal college?
No. Applied Tech is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Applied Tech a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Applied Tech does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
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
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Missouri trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
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.