Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell Technical College is a public community college in Mitchell, South Dakota, enrolling about 990 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $7,524 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,524
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,460 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 990 83.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 76.26%
Mitchell Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mitchell Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mitchell Technical College?
Mitchell Technical College is located in Mitchell, SD (ZIP 57301).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Mitchell Technical College public or private?
Mitchell Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Mitchell Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $7,524.
Average net price after aid: $13,460.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,750 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,505 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,945 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,044 |
| $110,001+ | $16,493 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,096.
How big is Mitchell Technical College?
Total enrollment: 990 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mitchell Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 76.26%.
First-year retention: 85.0%.
What do graduates of Mitchell Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $47,849 six years after entry; $50,743 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
32.33% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mitchell Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (522 completions)
- CIP 460303 (94 completions)
- CIP 460302 (50 completions)
- CIP 470201 (21 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (21 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.1020 (18 completions)
- CIP 460301 (18 completions)
- Medical Assistant (18 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.2010 (17 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.1040 (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mitchell Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 76.26%; median earnings $50,743 at 10 years; net price $13,460. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$7,524
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mitchell Technical College was $7,524.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,460
2024 Value
In 2024 Mitchell Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,460.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$53,840 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,460 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$30,096 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Mitchell Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.40% 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 Mitchell Technical College 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 Mitchell Technical College 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 | $4,296 | $4,296 | $11,327 |
| 2014 | $5,072 | $5,072 | $10,551 |
| 2015 | $5,880 | $5,880 | $10,661 |
| 2016 | $6,432 | $6,432 | $11,908 |
| 2017 | $6,592 | $6,592 | $12,077 |
| 2018 | $6,720 | $6,720 | $12,725 |
| 2019 | $6,944 | $6,944 | $12,472 |
| 2020 | $7,359 | $7,359 | $11,813 |
| 2021 | $7,524 | $7,524 | $13,034 |
| 2022 | $7,524 | $7,524 | $13,368 |
| 2023 | $7,524 | $7,524 | $13,650 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mitchell Technical College in 2024 is 990 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.0%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
71.94% 100% Completion Time
76.26% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 71.94% of students graduating from Mitchell Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mitchell Technical College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$50,743 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
842.48% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mitchell Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 46.0303: 94 completions
CIP 46.0302: 50 completions
CIP 47.0201: 21 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 21 completions
Communications Technology - 10.1020: 18 completions
CIP 46.0301: 18 completions
Medical Assistant: 18 completions
Communications Technology - 10.2010: 17 completions
Communications Technology - 10.1040: 16 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 522 completions
Most popular programs at Mitchell Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mitchell Technical College graduates.
About
Mitchell Technical College is a public institution located in Mitchell, SD, offering 41 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 990 students. The institution maintains a 76.26% graduation rate. Approximately 32.33% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Mitchell, SD 57301
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Mitchell Technical College 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.
FAQ
How much does Mitchell Technical College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $7,524 and average net price is $13,460 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Mitchell Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $47,849 six years after entry and $50,743 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mitchell Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 76.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mitchell Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is Mitchell Technical College?
Total enrollment is about 990 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Mitchell Technical College public or private?
Mitchell Technical College is a public institution located in Mitchell, SD.
Is Mitchell Technical College an HBCU?
No. Mitchell Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mitchell Technical College a tribal college?
No. Mitchell Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mitchell Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mitchell Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.9%).
Is Mitchell Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mitchell Technical College 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
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.