Salina Area Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Salina Area Technical College is a public community college in Salina, Kansas, enrolling about 330 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,468 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,128. Student demographics in federal data include White (74.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,128
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,468 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 330 65.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.95%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 61.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,550
- Room & Board: $6,309 annual estimate
Salina Area Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Salina Area Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Salina Area Technical College?
Salina Area Technical College is located in Salina, KS (ZIP 67401).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Salina Area Technical College public or private?
Salina Area Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Salina Area Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $7,128.
Average net price after aid: $6,468.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,078 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,602 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,958 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,061 |
| $110,001+ | $12,188 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,512.
How big is Salina Area Technical College?
Total enrollment: 330 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,550 students.
About 66% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Salina Area Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 67.95%.
First-year retention: 73.0%.
What do graduates of Salina Area Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $39,065 six years after entry; $42,175 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,000.
15.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Salina Area Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (181 completions)
- Medication Aide (61 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (56 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (38 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (29 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (23 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (17 completions)
- 00.0300 (16 completions)
- Electrician (15 completions)
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Salina Area Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 67.95%; median earnings $42,175 at 10 years; net price $6,468. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,128
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Salina Area Technical College was $7,128.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,468
2024 Value
In 2024 Salina Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,468.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,872 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,468 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,512 4-Year Tuition
$6,309 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,336 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,773 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$63,092 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Salina Area Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.41% 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 Salina 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 Salina 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 | $4,517 | $4,517 | $6,880 |
| 2014 | $4,893 | $4,893 | $6,655 |
| 2015 | $5,518 | $5,518 | $5,687 |
| 2016 | $6,493 | $6,493 | $6,673 |
| 2017 | $7,080 | $7,080 | $7,614 |
| 2018 | $8,502 | $8,502 | $8,266 |
| 2019 | $8,315 | $8,315 | $9,490 |
| 2020 | $8,127 | $8,127 | $10,037 |
| 2021 | $7,460 | $7,460 | $8,906 |
| 2022 | $7,320 | $7,320 | $8,447 |
| 2023 | $7,020 | $7,020 | $7,018 |
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
Salina Area Technical College reported total enrollment of about 330 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.9%), Hispanic or Latino (17.0%), and Two or More Races (3.9%). About 15.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Salina Area Technical College in 2024 is 330 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,550 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.0%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 74.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
67.95% 100% Completion Time
67.95% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 67.95% of students graduating from Salina 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: 13% male / 87% female
- Medication Aide: 11% male / 89% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 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 Salina Area Technical College.
Return on Investment
$7,000 Median Student Debt
$42,175 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1530.14% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Salina Area Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 181 completions
2. Medication Aide: 61 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 56 completions
4. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 38 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 29 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 23 completions
7. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 17 completions
8. 00.0300: 16 completions
9. Electrician: 15 completions
Most popular programs at Salina Area Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Salina Area Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Salina Area Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 61.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,415
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,500
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Salina Area Technical College is a public institution located in Salina, 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, Medication Aide, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 330 students. Student body composition includes White (74.9%), Hispanic or Latino (17.0%), Two or More Races (3.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 67.95%. Approximately 15.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Salina, KS 67401
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Salina 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 Salina Area Technical College located?
Salina Area Technical College is located in Salina, KS.
How much does Salina Area Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,128 and average net price is $6,468 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,309 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Salina Area Technical College?
Salina Area Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,550 students, White (74.9%), Hispanic or Latino (17.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Salina Area Technical College?
About 49.0% of students at Salina Area Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Salina Area Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $39,065 six years after entry and $42,175 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Salina Area Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Salina Area Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,000.
Is Salina Area Technical College public or private?
Salina Area Technical College is a public institution located in Salina, KS.
Is Salina Area Technical College an HBCU?
No. Salina Area Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Salina Area Technical College a tribal college?
No. Salina Area Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Salina Area Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Salina Area Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.0%).
Is Salina Area Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Salina 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
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Kansas trade schools profile
- Salina, Kansas city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
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.