- Manhattan Area Technical College provides high-quality technical, general, and adult education to prepare individuals to pursue technologically advanced careers and lead productive lives in a dynamic and diverse global environment.
School Highlights
Manhattan Area Technical College serves 878 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 878 students
- In-state tuition: $7,440
- Out-state tuition: $7,440
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 34% over five years.
Manhattan Area Technical College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
29 staff
50 staff
Student Body
The student population of Manhattan Area Technical College has declined by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Manhattan Area Technical College diversity score of 0.43 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
878 students
1,446 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
230 students
531 students
# Part-Time Students
648 students
915 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
486 students
290 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
230 students
529 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
648 students
892 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
74%
59%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,300
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,440 is more than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,440 is more than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,440
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,440
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,071
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Manhattan Area Technical College cost?
Manhattan Area Technical College's tuition is approximately $7,440 for In-State students and $7,440 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Manhattan Area Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Manhattan Area Technical College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Manhattan Area Technical College is Bellus Academy (0.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bellus Academy
Private for-profit
1130 Westloop Place
Manhattan, KS 66502
(858) 748-1490
Manhattan, KS 66502
(858) 748-1490
0.6 miles
Enrollment: 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Private for-profit
3722 SW Burlingame Road
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
47.3 miles
Enrollment: 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Bryan University (Topeka)
Private, for profit
1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
48.0 miles
Enrollment: 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $15,336 Minority enrollment: 24%
3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
57.8 miles
Enrollment: 1,794 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $5,429 Out-state tuition: $5,429 Minority enrollment: 33%
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
61.2 miles
Enrollment: 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $4,680 Minority enrollment: 34%
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