Manhattan Area Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Manhattan Area Technical College is a public community college in Manhattan, Kansas, enrolling about 342 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,074 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $9,844. Student demographics in federal data include White (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,844
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,074 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 342 67.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.29%
- Opportunity College (2025): Higher access & higher earnings (Carnegie OCU)
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 36.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 10.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,222
- Room & Board: $6,800 annual estimate
Manhattan Area Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Manhattan Area Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Manhattan Area Technical College?
Manhattan Area Technical College is located in Manhattan, KS (ZIP 66503-2499).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 33% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Is Manhattan Area Technical College public or private?
Manhattan Area Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Manhattan Area Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $9,844.
Average net price after aid: $10,074.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,767 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,430 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,939 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,991 |
| $110,001+ | $8,984 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $39,376.
How big is Manhattan Area Technical College?
Total enrollment: 342 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,222 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Manhattan Area Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 74.29%.
First-year retention: 76.2%.
What do graduates of Manhattan Area Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $44,928 six years after entry; $51,864 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
10.95% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Manhattan Area Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (72 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (44 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (39 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (27 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (25 completions)
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General (24 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (23 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (19 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (17 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Manhattan Area Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 74.29%; median earnings $51,864 at 10 years; net price $10,074. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,844
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Manhattan Area Technical College was $9,844.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,074
2024 Value
In 2024 Manhattan Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,074.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,296 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,074 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$39,376 4-Year Tuition
$6,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,444 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$73,776 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Manhattan Area Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
10.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.57% 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 Manhattan Area 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 Manhattan Area 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 | $4,588 | $4,588 | $13,905 |
| 2014 | $4,895 | $4,895 | $13,409 |
| 2015 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $12,762 |
| 2016 | $5,640 | $5,640 | $12,411 |
| 2017 | $6,030 | $6,030 | $12,952 |
| 2018 | $6,750 | $6,750 | $14,125 |
| 2019 | $6,690 | $6,690 | $13,149 |
| 2020 | $7,440 | $7,440 | $13,898 |
| 2021 | $7,650 | $7,650 | $13,631 |
| 2022 | $8,400 | $8,400 | $12,880 |
| 2023 | $9,276 | $9,276 | $11,752 |
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
Manhattan Area Technical College reported total enrollment of about 342 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 54% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), and Black or African American (9.4%). About 10.95% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Manhattan Area Technical College in 2024 is 342 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,222 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.2%
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 69.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
74.29% 100% Completion Time
74.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 74.29% of students graduating from Manhattan Area Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 25% male / 75% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 93% male / 7% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 87% male / 13% 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 Manhattan Area Technical College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$51,864 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.32% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1187.08% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Manhattan Area Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 72 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 44 completions
3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 39 completions
4. Carpentry/Carpenter: 27 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 25 completions
6. Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General: 24 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 23 completions
8. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 19 completions
9. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 17 completions
Most popular programs at Manhattan Area Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Manhattan Area Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Manhattan Area Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,209
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,166
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Manhattan Area Technical College is a public institution located in Manhattan, KS, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 342 students. Student body composition includes White (69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), Black or African American (9.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 74.29%. Approximately 10.95% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Opportunity College (2025): Higher access and higher earnings under Carnegie’s Student Access and Earnings Classification. Browse all Opportunity Colleges.
Location
Manhattan, KS 66503-2499
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Manhattan Area 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Manhattan Area Technical College located?
Manhattan Area Technical College is located in Manhattan, KS.
How much does Manhattan Area Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $9,844 and average net price is $10,074 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Manhattan Area Technical College?
Manhattan Area Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,222 students, White (69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Manhattan Area Technical College?
About 36.5% of students at Manhattan Area Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Manhattan Area Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $44,928 six years after entry and $51,864 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Manhattan Area Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Manhattan Area Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Manhattan Area Technical College public or private?
Manhattan Area Technical College is a public institution located in Manhattan, KS.
Is Manhattan Area Technical College an HBCU?
No. Manhattan Area Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Manhattan Area Technical College a tribal college?
No. Manhattan Area Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Manhattan Area Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Manhattan Area Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.2%).
Is Manhattan Area Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Manhattan Area 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.