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Northwest Kansas Technical College
Northwest Kansas Technical College
GOODLAND, KS . 2 Year 4.1
#505 in Best Colleges in America
1209 HARRISON ST GOODLAND, KS 67735

Overview

Northwest Kansas Technical College is located in Goodland, Kansas, and is a public technical college established in 1964 as part of the University of Kansas System. The college offers over 40 vocational and technical programs across various fields, including agricultural technology, cloud computing, medical assisting, and automotive technology, granting associate degrees and certificates. It employs a small-class teaching model with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 11:1, emphasizing personalized guidance. The college also offers community education programs to promote lifelong learning. As the only technical college in Kansas with university-level sports programs, the college offers a wide range of athletic activities. Graduation rates and employment rates are both higher than the national average, reflecting the college's strength and practical value in vocational education.

Rankings

  • 108

    #108 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 1

    #1 in Best Community Colleges in Kansas

  • Best Community Colleges in America 108 of 922

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • AValue
  • A Diversity
  • B Safety
  • BStudent Life
  • B Location

Majors

  • Automotive Mechanics
    50 Graduates
  • Welding
    46 Graduates
  • Electrician
    45 Graduates
  • Agriculture
    41 Graduates
  • Civil Engineering Technician
    28 Graduates
  • Truck, Bus, and Commercial Vehicle Operation
    27 Graduates
  • Business Support Services
    25 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    23 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    18 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    14 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    1
  • Online Associates Programs
    1
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,117
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    61%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    374 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    314
  • Undergrads Over 25
    16%
  • Pell Grant
    57%
  • Varsity Athletes
    100%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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