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Public, 2-Year
Mitchell, SD

Mitchell Technical College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in SD. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$7,524

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

70.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$50,743

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Mitchell Technical College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Mitchell, SD. With a competitive tuition profile of $7,524, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 70.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$15,048

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$20,743

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$192,382

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$399,812

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Mitchell Technical College is $12,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
33.4%
66.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
89.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.8%
Two or more
2.7%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian
1.1%
Unknown
0.6%
Black
0.5%
International
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$7,524

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$9,796
$30k - $48k$10,958
$48k - $75k$13,876
$75k+$15,835

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,000
Pell Grant Recipients29.8%
Using Federal Loans47.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment71.4%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$4,713
Avg. Pell Grant$4,563
Avg. State/Local Grant$3,334
Avg. Institutional Grant$530
Students Receiving Grants53.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

83.7%

Success

70.8%

In-State Cost

$7,524

Age 25+ Students

12.1%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 7

Working at 6yr

799 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Mitchell (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Mitchell (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.