B
Good
Score: 62/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
67/100 · earnings-weighted

Southern Missouri Technical Institute

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 West Plains, Missouri 65775
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

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: 89%
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

58
Total Enrollment
89%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
5.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$20,905
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Southern Missouri Technical Institute ▼

83% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$230,189
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+7.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Southern Missouri Technical Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$31,460
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,305
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
82.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
60%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 53rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Southern Missouri Technical Institute

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$41,816$46,624-19%#241 of 290#225—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$31,297$42,710-24%#673 of 757#663$8,871

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Southern Missouri Technical Institute Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $230,189
  • Avg rent near campus: $837/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 65692 (3.2% cap, Koshkonong)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
70%
Receive Pell Grants
15%
Take Out Loans
$20,905
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$21,322
$30,001 - $48,000$24,285
$48,001 - $75,000$20,654

Student Demographics

58
Total Students
59%
Women
53%
Traditional Age (18-24)
83%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 95%
Hispanic 3%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 83%
With Family 17%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~48 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 53%
25-64 (Adult) 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Missouri Technical Institute?
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 Southern Missouri Technical Institute?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Missouri Technical Institute?
The graduation rate at Southern Missouri Technical Institute is 89%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Southern Missouri Technical Institute a good school?
Southern Missouri Technical Institute has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Southern Missouri Technical Institute?
Southern Missouri Technical Institute has a total enrollment of 58 students.
Is there rental demand near Southern Missouri Technical Institute?
Yes! Approximately 83% of students at Southern Missouri Technical Institute live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 48 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the West Plains area.

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