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Wichita Technical Institute

Wichita Technical Institute is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Wichita, KS. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $18,085 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 907 and it offers 6 programs. By program type, it has 6 2-years certificate and 1 associate programs.
Last year, a total of 627 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Wichita Technical Institute.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Wichita Technical Institute is Medical/Clinical Assistant. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $18,085 and the national average is $15,570.
Its tuition is relatively higher than national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant program. The length of the program is 60 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 12 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Wichita Technical Institute with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Wichita Technical Institute
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $18,085$15,570$3,31260 Contact Hours12 Months
2Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $18,830$13,419$3,47460 Contact Hours12 Months
3Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications $19,428$9,777$3,47460 Contact Hours12 Months
4Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician $22,925$15,858$4,29374 Contact Hours15 Months
5Pharmacy Technician/Assistant $12,625$14,677$1,76060 Contact Hours12 Months
6Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder $22,610$18,297$3,02674 Contact Hours15 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Wichita Technical Institute is $18,085 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Wichita Technical Institute offers the alternative tuition plans including tuition guarantee.
67% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,146 (exclude student loans).
WTI 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$18,085
Books & Supplies$3,312
Off-Campus Room & Board$10,200
Off-Campus Expenses$5,040
Average Financial Amount$5,146

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Wichita Technical Institute offers 6 vocational programs for 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 627 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Wichita Technical Institute
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate60603
Total60627

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 603 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 24 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 65 completers-
Network and System Administration/Administrator✕65-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 254 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician✕28-
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician✕226-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 284 completers-
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder✕33-
Medical/Clinical Assistant✕217-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant✕34-
Total603
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 24 completers-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications✕24-
Total24

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 907 students are attending at Wichita Technical Institute. There are 37 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 16 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 100 (full-time) and 26 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Wichita Technical Institute is 55% and the retention rate is 47% at the school.
WTI 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population907
Graduation Rate55%
Number of Faculty53
Student to Faculty Ratio22 to 1

Student Population at WTI

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,012 students enrolled into Wichita Technical Institute. By gender, 597 male and 415 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Wichita Technical Institute.
Student Population By Gender
Wichita Technical Institute
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,012597415
Full-time1,012597415
There are 551 White (54.45%), 191 Black/African American (18.87%), 158 Hispanic (15.61%), 24 Asian (2.37%), and 239 students with other races attending Wichita Technical Institute.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Wichita Technical Institute
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,012597415
American Indian/Native American26197
Asian24159
Black/African American1919596
Hispanic15810058
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander752
White551336215
Two More512526
Un-Known422
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Wichita Technical Institute, 276 students are aged 20 to 24 (27.27% of total students), 55 students are aged below 20 (5.43%), 56 students are aged above 50 (10.87%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Wichita Technical Institute
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,012597415
Under 18101
Age 18-19543519
Age 20-211286860
Age 22-241489157
Age 25-29253141112
Age 30-341559560
Age 35-391067333
Age 40-491116249
Age 50-64553223
Over 64101

Directory and Accreditation Information

Wichita Technical Institute is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (9/26/1971 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Wichita Technical Institute.
2051 South Meridian, Wichita, KS
316-943-2241
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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