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Midlands Technical College (MTC)
- 1260 Lexington Drive
- West Columbia, SC 29170
- OPEID College Code: 00399300
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- General Phone: (803) 738-8324
- President: Dr. Marshall (Sonny) White, Jr.
- Website: www.midlandstech.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 10,706
- College Alias: MTC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Midlands Technical College is a comprehensive, multi-campus, public, two-year college serving the primary region of Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties of South Carolina. College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, high quality post-secondary education that prepares a diverse student population to enter the job market, transfer to senior colleges and universities, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Through its programs and services, the college equitably provides higher education opportunities and strengthens the economic and social vitality of the community.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MTC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 46% | 43% | 71% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,115 | $2,440 | $2,185 | $740 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Number in Default | 140 | 118 | 117 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,206 | 2,544 | 1,993 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,036 | $3,844 | $3,724 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,532 | $9,100 | $8,812 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,908 | $5,908 | $5,400 |
| Other Expenses | $3,696 | $3,456 | $3,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,736 | $3,456 | $2,440 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,276 | $5,084 | $4,964 |
| Out of State | $10,772 | $10,340 | $10,052 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,880 | $14,448 | $13,764 |
| Out of State | $20,376 | $19,704 | $18,852 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,012 | $7,580 | $7,404 |
| Out of State | $13,508 | $12,836 | $12,492 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,706 Undergraduate: 10,706
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,128 Female: 6,578
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,128 Female: 6,578
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,937 Part-Time: 5,769
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,937 Part-Time: 5,769
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 11 | 0.1% |
| American Indian | 72 | 0.7% |
| Black | 3,651 | 34% |
| Asian | 203 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 2% |
| White | 6,096 | 57% |
| Unknown | 421 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 284 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,702 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,924 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,665 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,469 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 905 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 675 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 782 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 259 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 37 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,295 | 574 | 721 |
| Faculty Status | 744 | 234 | 510 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 734 | 225 | 509 |
| Primarily Instruction | 734 | 225 | 509 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 12 | 12 | - |
| Other Professionals | 250 | 151 | 99 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 299 | 186 | 113 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 135 | 54 | 81 |
| Skilled Crafts | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 30 | 24 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,816 (225) | $49,411 (96) | $48,374 (129) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,816 (225) | $49,411 (96) | $48,374 (129) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 8% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 7% |
| Female | 8% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 6% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 9% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
