Mitchell Technical Institute

https://www.mitchelltech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,092

2.48% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,190

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.6%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,386

70.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

74.6%

516 Graduates

About

Mitchell Technical Institute is a higher education institution located in Davison County, SD. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Mitchell Technical Institute were Lineworker (72 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (18 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (17 degrees).

In 2021, 474 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mitchell Technical Institute. 28.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 71.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (424 degrees), 35.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mitchell Technical Institute is $4,092, which is $−3,876 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Mitchell Technical Institute is $4,092, which is $−3,876 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,190.

In 2021, 54% of undergraduate students attending Mitchell Technical Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,092

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Mitchell Technical Institute was $4,092. The cost of tuition at Mitchell Technical Institute is $−3,876 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mitchell Technical Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,190

2021 Value

8.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mitchell Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,190. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mitchell Technical Institute grew by 8.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mitchell Technical Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,000

Room and Board

$700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mitchell Technical Institute was of $6,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $700. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 13.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mitchell Technical Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Mitchell Technical Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 14.3% with respect to 2020, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mitchell Technical Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.6%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mitchell Technical Institute was 1.6%, which represents 6 out of the 374 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Mitchell Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 2,386 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mitchell Technical Institute is 1,690 students and the part-time enrollment is 696. This means that 70.8% of students enrolled at Mitchell Technical Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mitchell Technical Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.26% Two or More Races, 1.26% Asian, 0.251% Black or African American, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mitchell Technical Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (61.5%), followed by White Female (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.72%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mitchell Technical Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,386 students. The full-time enrollment at Mitchell Technical Institute is 1,690 and the part-time enrollment is 696. This means that 70.8% of students enrolled at Mitchell Technical Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mitchell Technical Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mitchell Technical Institute was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Mitchell Technical Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mitchell Technical Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,124 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
86 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
62 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mitchell Technical Institute is 89% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.26% Two or More Races, 1.26% Asian, 0.251% Black or African American, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (0.671%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 208 fewer women than men received degrees from Mitchell Technical Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mitchell Technical Institute is white (424 degrees awarded). There were 35.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Mitchell Technical Institute is Lineworker (72 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (18 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (17 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mitchell Technical Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (152 degrees awarded), Agriculture (94 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (50 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mitchell Technical Institute are Social workers, all other (143,412 people), Other managers (86,491 people), Construction managers (44,160 people), Software developers (34,703 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (33,910 people).

The most specialized majors at Mitchell Technical Institute in 2021 are Construction (152 degrees awarded), Agriculture (94 degrees), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (21 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mitchell Technical Institute are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Mitchell Technical Institute are Construction (152 degrees awarded), Agriculture (94 degrees), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (21 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mitchell Technical Institute are Construction (115,973 people), Elementary & secondary schools (108,591 people), Individual & family services (94,046 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (71,259 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (69,889 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mitchell Technical Institute.

Most Common (2021)

Electrician
45 degree-majors awarded
General Agricultural Mechanization
23 degree-majors awarded
Building Construction Technology
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Mitchell Technical Institute was Electrician with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Mitchell Technical Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

341

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

133

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 341 degrees were awarded to men at Mitchell Technical Institute, which is 2.56 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (133).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mitchell Technical Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Mitchell Technical Institute in Lineworker, which is 37 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Mitchell Technical Institute in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 7.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 71% of students graduating from Mitchell Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Mitchell Technical Institute is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
424 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mitchell Technical Institute is white (424 degrees awarded). There were 35.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

0.211% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
304 degrees awarded
White Female
120 degrees awarded
Asian Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mitchell Technical Institute is white male (304 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (120 degrees).

Operations

Mitchell Technical Institute has an endowment valued at nearly $4.35M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 181k (4.17%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Mitchell Technical Institute had a total salary expenditure of 19.3M. Mitchell Technical Institute employs 138 Instructors. Most academics at Mitchell Technical Institute are Male Instructor (80), and Female Instructor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mitchell Technical Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Endowment

$4.35M

2021 Endowment

19.1%

growth from 2020

Mitchell Technical Institute has an endowment valued at about $4.35M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Mitchell Technical Institute grew 19.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $944k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mitchell Technical Institute (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.86M

2021 Salaries

0.634%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Mitchell Technical Institute paid a median of $6.86M in salaries, which represents 35.6% of their overall expenditure ($19.3M) and a 0.634% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.73M

Instructional Salaries

138

Number of Employees

In 2021, Mitchell Technical Institute paid a total of $8.73M to 138 employees working as instructors, which represents 63.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

138 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mitchell Technical Institute was Instructor with 138 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mitchell Technical Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mitchell Technical Institute was Male Instructor with 80 employees, and Female Instructor with 58 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mitchell Technical Institute.