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Wichita Technical Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 47%
On-time graduation rate 55%

Located in Wichita, Kansas, W.T.I. is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Wichita Technical Institute 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.

Wichita Technical Institute 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 retention rate of students at W.T.I. is 47% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at W.T.I. do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at W.T.I. are Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Program Length 15 months
Tuition and Fees $21,000
Books and Supplies $5,451
Total Cost $26,451

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $15,600
Books and Supplies $3,898
Total Cost $19,498

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 69 of freshman students at Wichita Technical Institute received on average $5,121 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.

$5,121
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 634 69% $5,121 $3,246,559
Other Federal Grant 634 69% $5,121 $3,246,559
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 634 69% $5,121 $3,246,559

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wichita Technical Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wichita Technical Institute students is 55.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.4%.

55.2%

  • asian 93.6% 29 students
  • African American 39.6% 44 students
  • white 55.2% 234 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 62.0% 70 students
  • Mixed Race 48.2% 26 students

Service Offerings

Wichita Technical Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wichita Technical Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)