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Public, Less than 2-Year
Sunset Hills, MO

Applied Tech

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

Annual Tuition

$18,000

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

36.4%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

51.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$56,508

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Applied Tech is a distinguished Public, Less than 2-Year institution located in Sunset Hills, MO. With a competitive tuition profile of $18,000, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 51.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$36,000

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$26,508

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$229,080

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$494,160

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 Applied Tech is $14,750.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
92.8%
7.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
84.2%
White
11.8%
Two or more
2.0%
Hispanic
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
International
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%
Unknown
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

$18,000

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$19,479
$30k - $48k$19,362
$48k - $75k$24,930
$75k+Not Reported

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$14,750
Pell Grant Recipients74.4%
Using Federal Loans86.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment28.1%

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

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$7,241
Avg. Pell Grant$5,065
Students Receiving Grants87.0%

* 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

50.0%

Success

51.4%

In-State Cost

$18,000

Age 25+ Students

78.3%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

140 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

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

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