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This year at Manhattan Area Technical College, we project that on average students will pay $10,491, while the advertised price of attendance is $23,669. That’s a difference of $13,178.
| Year | Net in-state price at Manhattan Area Technical College | In-state sticker price at Manhattan Area Technical College | Out-of-state sticker price at Manhattan Area Technical College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $10,491 | $23,669 | $23,669 |
| 25-26 | $10,241 | $23,105 | $23,105 |
| 24-25 | $9,997 | $22,554 | $22,554 |
| 23-24 | $9,745 | $21,986 | $21,986 |
| 22-23 | $10,724 | $20,510 | $20,510 |
| 21-22 | $11,659 | $19,760 | $19,760 |
| 20-21 | $12,463 | $19,550 | $19,550 |
| 19-20 | $11,201 | $19,000 | $19,000 |
| 18-19 | $11,468 | $19,450 | $19,450 |
| 17-18 | $12,285 | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| 16-17 | $12,200 | $18,250 | $18,250 |
| 15-16 | $11,270 | $17,510 | $17,510 |
| 14-15 | $11,692 | $17,295 | $17,295 |
| 13-14 | $12,736 | $17,898 | $17,898 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Manhattan Area Technical College this year, we project students with incomes below $30K will pay around $13,745, while students with incomes between $48K and $75K will pay around $8,547. That's a difference of $5,198.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Manhattan Area Technical College |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $13,745 |
| $30K-$48K | $12,305 |
| $48K-$75K | $8,547 |
| $75K-$110K | $11,833 |
| >$110K | $9,672 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Manhattan Area Technical College, over the last five years 66% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Manhattan Area Technical College.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Manhattan Area Technical College | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 31% |
| Asian | 100% | 48% |
| Black | 43% | 35% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 45% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 25% | |
| White | 65% | 51% |
| Multiple races | 93% | 36% |
| Unknown race | 34% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Manhattan Area Technical College, about 79% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Manhattan Area Technical College has 1,234 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 57% of students are male.
And about 74% of students are white.