Home > Alaska Colleges > Seward Colleges > Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)
- 809 Second Avenue
- Seward, AK 99664
- OPEID College Code: 03160300
-

- General Phone: (907) 224-3322
- Director: Fred Esposito
- Website: avtec.edu

- Type: Public, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 603
- College Alias: AVTEC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 45% | 42% | 24% | 17% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,670 | $2,687 | $2,436 | $739 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.7% | 11.9% | 6.3% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 47 | 84 | 27 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $1,260 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $406 | $389 | $389 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,000 | $2,680 | $2,680 |
| Other Expenses | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,000 | $2,840 | $2,680 |
| Other Expenses | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,252 | $1,252 | $1,137 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | $5,066 | $4,669 | $4,669 |
| Off Campus | $5,066 | $4,829 | $4,669 |
| Off Campus with Family | $2,918 | $2,841 | $2,726 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant | $1,666 | 230 Contact Hours | 2 Months |
| Industrial Electronics Technology | $5,935 | 1,379 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| Welding Technology | $3,933 | 650 Contact Hours | 5 Months |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | $6,535 | 1,281 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | $3,835 | 1,281 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Information Science Studies | $5,535 | 1,128 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 23 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
| Information Science Studies | 14 |
| Construction Trades | |
| Building and Property Maintenance and Management | 12 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | 45 |
| Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant | 106 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 39 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 11 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology | 25 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 19 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | |
| Restaurant, Culinary and Catering Management | 36 |
| Precision Production | |
| Welding Technology | 22 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | |
| Marine Science, Merchant Marine Officer | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Design and Visual Communications | 8 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 603 Undergraduate: 603
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 452 Female: 151
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 452 Female: 151
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 234 Part-Time: 369
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 234 Part-Time: 369
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 135 | 22% |
| Black | 15 | 2% |
| Asian | 25 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 4% |
| White | 331 | 55% |
| Unknown | 74 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 7 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 89 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 90 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 80 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 106 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 52 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 41 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 76 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 54 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 81 | 81 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 40 | 40 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 40 | 40 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 3 | 3 | - |
| Other Professionals | 4 | 4 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 34 | 34 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 12 | 12 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 22 | 22 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 84%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
College Reviews
No Reviews Yet!
Be the First to Review the Program
at Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Be the First to Review the Program
at Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
