WITHLACOOCHEE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (WTI)
- 1201 W Main St
- Inverness, FL 34450
- OPEID College Code: 02300900
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- General Phone: (352) 726-2430
- Director: Denise Willis
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 324
- College Alias: WTI
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About
The Withlacoochee Technical Institute provides technical and career training through its program offerings. The goal of the school is to provide a skilled workforce for high demand, high paying jobs and WTI adapts its curriculums with changes in the industry. WTI has obtained several accreditations and strives to be a technical school of choice.
Academics
WTI offers adult education, teen parent and career/technical programs. Adult education courses assist in adults obtaining their GED. The teen parent program assists teens with children in finishing their high school diploma. The career and technical courses provide quality education in high demand fields and impart the skills necessary to be successful.
Programs offered include:
- Automotive Service Technology
- Computer Systems Technology
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Massage Therapy
- Nursing
- Nursing Assistant
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students aged sixteen or older may apply for admission for most programs by completing and submitting the application form along with its fee, taking any necessary tests, and leaving the required deposit. Financial aid is available to eligible students. WTI recommends meeting with a financial aid counselor and completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- 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
None Available
- Website
- www.wtionline.cc

- Mission Statement
- To prepare students to be literate, informed, responsible, and productive members of a global society who will be able to flourish in an increasingly complex world and who believe learning is a lifelong process.
- Council on Occupational Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- 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: 43%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 34% | 3% | 6% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,133 | $400 | $508 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $1,643 | $1,235 | $1,282 |
| Books and Supplies | $25 | $586 | $585 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,170 | $9,835 | $9,835 |
| Other Expenses | $3,345 | $3,345 | $3,345 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $8,398 | $8,398 | $8,398 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $15,183 | $15,001 | $15,047 |
| Off Campus with Family | $10,066 | $10,219 | $10,265 |
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections | $1,668 | 552 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
| Cosmetology | $3,348 | 1,200 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| Nursing Assistant | $790 | 290 Contact Hours | 3 Months |
| Law Enforcement Administration | $2,262 | 770 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Auto Mechanics Technology | $2,640 | 1,800 Contact Hours | 14 Months |
| Welding Technology | $2,962 | 1,700 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Administrative Assistant Degree | 8 |
| Construction Trades | |
| Carpentry Degree | - |
| Electrician Degree | 8 |
| Education | |
| Early Childhood Education Degree | 3 |
| Engineering Technology | |
| Computer Systems Technology Degree | 6 |
| Refrigeration Technology Degree | 8 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Degree | 12 |
| Massage Therapy Degree | 14 |
| Medical Administration Degree | 10 |
| Nursing Assistant Degree | 28 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | |
| Auto Mechanics Technology Degree | - |
| Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology Degree | 5 |
| Marine Maintenance, Fitter and Ship Repair Technology Degree | 2 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | |
| Cosmetology Degree | 17 |
| Culinary Arts Degree | 2 |
| Nail Technician Degree | - |
| Precision Production | |
| Welding Technology Degree | 11 |
| Security and Protective Services | |
| Corrections Degree | 50 |
| Law Enforcement Administration Degree | 31 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 324 Undergraduate: 324
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 204 Female: 120
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 204 Female: 120
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 214 Part-Time: 110
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 214 Part-Time: 110
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 33 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 40 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 49 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 54 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 68 | 21% |
| Ages 35-39 | 51 | 16% |
| Ages 40-49 | 17 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 11 | 3% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.3% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 204 | 108 | 96 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 113 | 30 | 83 |
| Primarily Instruction | 113 | 30 | 83 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 41 | 34 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 45 | 40 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 7 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 47% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 53% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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