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Kaw Area Technical School
- 5724 SW Huntoon
- Topeka, KS 66604
- OPEID College Code: 01068900
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- General Phone: (785) 228-6354
- General Director: Richard Hoffman
- Website: www.kats.tec.ks.us
- Type: Public, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 563
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
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Kaw Area Technical School offers educational opportunities to high school, business/industry and adult students by providing quality technical training to meet individual and labor market needs.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 526 | 635 | 1,161 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 374 (71%) | 228 (36%) | 602 (52%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 374 (100%) | 228 (100%) | 602 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 54%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 23% | 46% | 1% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,504 | $1,842 | $2,921 | $450 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.5% | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| Number in Default | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 161 | 139 | 100 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Automotive Mechanics Technology
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $2,976 | $2,700 | $2,430 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,115 | $1,863 | $1,499 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Other Expenses | $6,300 | $5,850 | $5,850 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,850 | $5,432 | $5,432 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $14,991 | $14,013 | $13,379 |
| Off Campus with Family | $10,941 | $9,995 | $9,361 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | $5,091 | 54 Credit Hours | 10 Months |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | $4,508 | 49 Credit Hours | 10 Months |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $3,602 | 48 Credit Hours | 10 Months |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $4,206 | 48 Credit Hours | 10 Months |
| Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology | $5,281 | 48 Credit Hours | 10 Months |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | $6,763 | 48 Credit Hours | 10 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 563 Undergraduate: 563
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 377 Female: 186
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 377 Female: 186
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 141 Part-Time: 422
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 141 Part-Time: 422
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 12 | 2% |
| Black | 39 | 7% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 7% |
| White | 468 | 83% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 211 | 37% |
| Ages 18-19 | 161 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 44 | 8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 34 | 6% |
| Ages 25-29 | 38 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 32 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 12 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 23 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 5 | 0.9% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 83 | 76 | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 46 | 40 | 6 |
| Primarily Instruction | 46 | 40 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 12 | 12 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 25 | 24 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 10 | 10 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 64%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
