| Type | Less than 2 year, Private |
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| Business Model | For Profit |
| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Differs by program |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Students retention rate | 63% |
| On-time graduation rate | 65% |
Located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, Delta Technical College-Mississippi is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.
One of the notable aspects of Delta Technical College-Mississippi is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.
Delta Technical College-Mississippi is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
The student-to-faculty ratio at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Mississippi is 14-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.
The retention rate of students at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Mississippi is 74%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Delta Technical College-Mississippi do not continue their studies after the first year.
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Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Admission
The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.
Tuition & Fees
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
| Program Length | 5 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $10,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 |
| Total Cost | $10,275 |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
| Program Length | 16 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,667 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,033 |
| Total Cost | $19,700 |
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
| Program Length | 9 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,680 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 |
| Total Cost | $15,800 |
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
| Program Length | 9 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,631 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,169 |
| Total Cost | $15,800 |
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Welding Technology/Welder
| Program Length | 7 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $13,762 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,038 |
| Total Cost | $15,800 |
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Average Net Price
The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Delta Technical College-Mississippi was $24,898. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.
Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Mississippi and nationwide.
| Mississippi's average | $13,768 |
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| National average | $17,367 |
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Delta Technical College-Mississippi during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planNot Offered
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Other alternative tuition planOffered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Delta Technical College-Mississippi received on average $5,779 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Average Student Loans
In 2022, 84% of freshman students at Delta Technical College-Mississippi received $7,084 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.
Financial Aid By Income Level
Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.
Academic Programs
Health Professions
Total number of students graduated under this category 419Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Transportation and Logistics
Total number of students graduated under this category 262Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Engineering Technologies
Total number of students graduated under this category 129Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
Precision Production
Total number of students graduated under this category 123Welding Technology/Welder
Culinary and Personal Services
Total number of students graduated under this category 57Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Construction Trades
Total number of students graduated under this category 22Electrician
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 871 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 565 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 565 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
64.9%
Dropout Rate
Out of 871 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 306 students dropped out of the school.
35.1%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is largely skewed towards women students, with 57.5% of undergraduate students being women and 42.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,637, with 942 women and 695 men.
- men 42.5% 695 students
- women 57.5% 942 students
Students Age Diversity
- 20-21 23% 377 students
- 22-24 22% 355 students
- 25-29 20% 331 students
- 30-34 12% 194 students
- 40-49 7% 120 students
- 18-19 7% 113 students
- 35-39 6% 99 students
- 50-64 3% 46 students
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
- Occupational
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
Veteran Services
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Credit for military training