C
Average
Score: 53/100

Manhattan Area Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Manhattan, Kansas 66503
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 66%
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
C+
63/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Quick Stats

968
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,724
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Manhattan Area Technical College

83% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 806 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$362,487
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,614
1-Year Change
+6.5%
For parents & investors

The Manhattan Area Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $362,487
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,614/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 66517 (4.3% cap, Ogden)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,976 $5,976

Financial Aid

82%
Receive Any Aid
31%
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Take Out Loans
$10,724
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,950
$30,001 - $48,000$11,261
$48,001 - $75,000$13,887
$75,001 - $110,000$17,807
$110,001+$15,555

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 72 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 44 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 27 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 25 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 24 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 23 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 19 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 17 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 14 grads/yr Medication Aide 14 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 7 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 6 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 5 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Manhattan Area Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
$50k/yr 805,600 jobs
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
$48k/yr 10,300 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Carpenters
$59k/yr 959,000 jobs

Student Demographics

968
Total Students
40%
Women
28%
Traditional Age (18-24)
83%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 13%
Black 5%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 83%
With Family 17%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~806 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 82%
Hybrid (Some Online) 17%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 28%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Manhattan Area Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Manhattan Area Technical College?
Tuition at Manhattan Area Technical College is $5,976 for in-state students and $5,976 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,724.
What is the graduation rate at Manhattan Area Technical College?
The graduation rate at Manhattan Area Technical College is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Manhattan Area Technical College a good school?
Manhattan Area Technical College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Manhattan Area Technical College?
Manhattan Area Technical College has a total enrollment of 968 students.
Is there rental demand near Manhattan Area Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 83% of students at Manhattan Area Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 806 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Manhattan area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology