Michigan Career and Technical Institute Tuition &
Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a public certificate and vocational school in Plainwell, Michigan, enrolling about 118 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,029 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $8,549. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,376 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,549
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,029 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 118 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.84%
- First-Generation Students: 33.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 21.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 294
- Room & Board: $7,208 annual estimate
Michigan Career and Technical Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Michigan Career and Technical Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Michigan Career and Technical Institute?
Michigan Career and Technical Institute is located in Plainwell, MI (ZIP 49080-9254).
Is Michigan Career and Technical Institute public or private?
Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a Public institution.
How much does Michigan Career and Technical Institute cost?
Published tuition: $8,549 in-state, $12,409 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,029.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,196.
How big is Michigan Career and Technical Institute?
Total enrollment: 118 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 294 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Michigan Career and Technical Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 37.84%.
First-year retention: 79.6%.
What do graduates of Michigan Career and Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings: $29,458 six years after entry; $29,376 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
0.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Michigan Career and Technical Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other (29 completions)
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (18 completions)
- Computer Support Specialist (12 completions)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (12 completions)
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork (12 completions)
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping (9 completions)
- Building/Property Maintenance (8 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (8 completions)
- Graphic Communications, General (7 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Michigan Career and Technical Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.84%; median earnings $29,376 at 10 years; net price $11,029. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,549
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Michigan Career and Technical Institute was $8,549.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,029
2024 Value
In 2024 Michigan Career and Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,029.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,116 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,029 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$34,196 4-Year In-State Tuition
$49,636 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,208 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$15,757 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$63,028 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Michigan Career and Technical Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
0.00% 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 Michigan Career and Technical Institute 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 Michigan Career and 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 | $17,496 | $25,896 | $14,595 |
| 2014 | $9,624 | $11,988 | $15,462 |
| 2015 | $9,913 | $12,378 | $8,349 |
| 2016 | $6,816 | $9,892 | $7,399 |
| 2017 | $7,160 | $10,388 | $9,079 |
| 2018 | $7,300 | $10,596 | $7,596 |
| 2019 | $7,448 | $10,808 | $8,042 |
| 2020 | $7,596 | $11,024 | $7,761 |
| 2021 | $7,824 | $11,356 | $3,099 |
| 2022 | $8,060 | $11,696 | $9,044 |
| 2023 | $8,300 | $12,048 | $11,029 |
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
Michigan Career and Technical Institute reported total enrollment of about 118 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 78% male and 22% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (78.8%), Black or African American (11.0%), and Two or More Races (5.9%). Roughly 33.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Michigan Career and Technical Institute in 2024 is 118 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 294 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.6%
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 78.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.84% 100% Completion Time
37.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.84% of students graduating from Michigan Career and Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other: 72% male / 28% female
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist: 89% male / 11% female
- Computer Support Specialist: 92% male / 8% 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 Michigan Career and Technical Institute.
Return on Investment
$29,376 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
565.88% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Michigan Career and Technical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other: 29 completions
2. Machine Tool Technology/Machinist: 18 completions
3. Computer Support Specialist: 12 completions
4. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 12 completions
5. Cabinetmaking and Millwork: 12 completions
6. Landscaping and Groundskeeping: 9 completions
7. Building/Property Maintenance: 8 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 8 completions
9. Graphic Communications, General: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Michigan Career and Technical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Michigan Career and Technical Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Michigan Career and Technical Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $27,662
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a public institution located in Plainwell, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Computer Support Specialist. Enrollment is approximately 118 students. Student body composition includes White (78.8%), Black or African American (11.0%), Two or More Races (5.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.84%. About 33.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Plainwell, MI 49080-9254
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.84% graduation rate at Michigan Career and Technical Institute 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 Michigan Career and Technical Institute located?
Michigan Career and Technical Institute is located in Plainwell, MI.
How much does Michigan Career and Technical Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $8,549 and average net price is $11,029 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,208 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Michigan Career and Technical Institute?
Michigan Career and Technical Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 294 students, White (78.8%), Black or African American (11.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Michigan Career and Technical Institute?
About 33.7% of students at Michigan Career and Technical Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Michigan Career and Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings are $29,458 six years after entry and $29,376 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Michigan Career and Technical Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Michigan Career and Technical Institute public or private?
Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a public institution located in Plainwell, MI.
Is Michigan Career and Technical Institute an HBCU?
No. Michigan Career and Technical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Michigan Career and Technical Institute a tribal college?
No. Michigan Career and Technical Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Michigan Career and Technical Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Michigan Career and Technical Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.7%).
Is Michigan Career and Technical Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Michigan Career and 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
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
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.