High Plains Technology Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
High Plains Technology Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Woodward, Oklahoma, enrolling about 72 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 79.55% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,734 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,761 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 72 52.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 79.55%
- First-Generation Students: 60.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 337
High Plains Technology Center: what the data shows
Common questions about High Plains Technology Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is High Plains Technology Center?
High Plains Technology Center is located in Woodward, OK (ZIP 73801).
Is High Plains Technology Center public or private?
High Plains Technology Center is a Public institution.
How much does High Plains Technology Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $7,761.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,826 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,659 |
How big is High Plains Technology Center?
Total enrollment: 72 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 337 students.
About 53% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at High Plains Technology Center?
150%-time completion rate: 79.55%.
First-year retention: 10.5%.
What do graduates of High Plains Technology Center earn?
Median earnings: $28,469 six years after entry; $33,734 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
10.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is High Plains Technology Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (51 completions)
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (48 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (34 completions)
- Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other (26 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (22 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (14 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (10 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (9 completions)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (7 completions)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is High Plains Technology Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 79.55%; median earnings $33,734 at 10 years; net price $7,761. 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 High Plains Technology Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,761
2024 Value
In 2024 High Plains Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,761.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,044 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,761 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 High Plains Technology Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
10.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at High Plains Technology Center was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 High Plains Technology Center 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 | — | — | $6,557 |
| 2015 | — | — | $8,113 |
| 2016 | — | — | $7,552 |
| 2017 | — | — | $6,462 |
| 2018 | — | — | $1,989 |
| 2019 | — | — | $3,047 |
| 2020 | — | — | $3,568 |
| 2021 | — | — | $2,835 |
| 2022 | — | — | $6,472 |
| 2023 | — | — | $7,057 |
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
High Plains Technology Center reported total enrollment of about 72 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 62% male and 38% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.4%), Two or More Races (27.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%). About 10.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 60.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
52.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at High Plains Technology Center in 2024 is 72 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 337 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
10.5%
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 White at 44.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
79.55% 100% Completion Time
79.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 79.55% of students graduating from High Plains Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 88% male / 12% female
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician: 96% male / 4% female
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 88% male / 12% 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 High Plains Technology Center.
Return on Investment
$33,734 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
986.65% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for High Plains Technology Center.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 51 completions
2. Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician: 48 completions
3. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 34 completions
4. Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other: 26 completions
5. Carpentry/Carpenter: 22 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 14 completions
7. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 10 completions
8. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 9 completions
9. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 7 completions
Most popular programs at High Plains Technology Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for High Plains Technology Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for High Plains Technology Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,991
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
High Plains Technology Center is a public institution located in Woodward, OK. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 72 students. Student body composition includes White (44.4%), Two or More Races (27.8%), Hispanic or Latino (23.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 79.55%. Approximately 10.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 60.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Woodward, OK 73801
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
High Plains Technology Center 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 High Plains Technology Center located?
High Plains Technology Center is located in Woodward, OK.
How much does High Plains Technology Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $7,761 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at High Plains Technology Center?
High Plains Technology Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 337 students, White (44.4%), Two or More Races (27.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend High Plains Technology Center?
About 60.8% of students at High Plains Technology Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of High Plains Technology Center earn?
Median earnings are $28,469 six years after entry and $33,734 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at High Plains Technology Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is High Plains Technology Center public or private?
High Plains Technology Center is a public institution located in Woodward, OK.
Is High Plains Technology Center an HBCU?
No. High Plains Technology Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is High Plains Technology Center a tribal college?
No. High Plains Technology Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is High Plains Technology Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, High Plains Technology Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.6%).
Is High Plains Technology Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for High Plains Technology Center 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
- Oklahoma college costs
- Oklahoma colleges by ROI
- Oklahoma trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oklahoma
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.