C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100

Mitchell Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Mitchell, South Dakota 57301
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
C+
56/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
C
48/100
Prestige
D
34/100

Quick Stats

1,132
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$12,868
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Mitchell Technical College

90% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,017 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$256,715
Avg Monthly Rent
$941
1-Year Change
+4.2%
For parents & investors

The Mitchell Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $256,715
  • Avg rent near campus: $941/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 57301 (2.9% cap, Mitchell)

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🏆 Where Mitchell Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Lineworker
of 38 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,092 $4,092

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
53%
Take Out Loans
$12,868
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,796
$30,001 - $48,000$10,958
$48,001 - $75,000$13,876
$75,001 - $110,000$15,835
$110,001+$15,920

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Lineworker 94 grads/yr Electrician 50 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 21 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 18 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 18 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 18 grads/yr Agricultural Mechanization, General 17 grads/yr Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 16 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 16 grads/yr Welding Engineering Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 14 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 12 grads/yr Accounting 12 grads/yr Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production 12 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 11 grads/yr Agronomy and Crop Science 11 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 10 grads/yr Human Services, General 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Electrical power-line installers and repairers
$93k/yr 127,400 jobs
First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
$78k/yr 617,500 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Electricians
$62k/yr 818,700 jobs
Security and fire alarm systems installers
$59k/yr 85,900 jobs
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
$60k/yr 425,200 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Student Demographics

1,132
Total Students
34%
Women
76%
Traditional Age (18-24)
90%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 89%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 90%
With Family 10%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,017 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 73%
Hybrid (Some Online) 10%
Fully Online 17%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mitchell 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 Mitchell Technical College?
Tuition at Mitchell Technical College is $4,092 for in-state students and $4,092 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,868.
What is the graduation rate at Mitchell Technical College?
The graduation rate at Mitchell Technical College is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Mitchell Technical College a good school?
Mitchell Technical College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Mitchell Technical College?
Mitchell Technical College has a total enrollment of 1,132 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Mitchell Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 90% of students at Mitchell Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,017 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Mitchell area.

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