Flint Hills Technical College is a public smaller institution in Emporia, KS, a Hispanic-serving institution with a town campus setting, with about 352 undergraduates, typical net price of $16,017 after grants, first-year retention of 73.8%, a graduation rate of about 67.8%, and median earnings of $43,014 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Flint Hills Technical College

Tuition (in-state)
$6,400
Tuition (out-of-state)
$6,400
Total cost of attendance
$20,965
Average net price
$16,017
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
352
Graduation rate
67.8%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,014

Key rankings for Flint Hills Technical College

Where Flint Hills Technical College ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#1,215 of 2,710

Net Price

#373 of 2,883

Earnings

#1,332 of 2,407

Retention

#1,351 of 2,747

Graduation

#360 of 2,514

Debt

What stands out at Flint Hills Technical College

Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia, KS is a college.

  • Remote town
  • 352 undergraduates
Average net price$16,017
Pell Grant recipient share8.5%
Graduation rate67.8%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$43,014
First-year retention73.8%

Average net price after aid is lower than or close to the national median for similar schools, while six-year earnings meet or beat that median. On these two measures the pattern is comparatively favorable.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Flint Hills Technical College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$16,017
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$43,014

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
73.8%
Graduation rate
67.8%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
8.5%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$20,965
Listed tuition (in-state)$6,400
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$6,400
Average net price (after aid)$16,017
Average net price by family income

Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.

$0–$30k$16,611
$30k–$48k$14,227
$48k–$75k$16,464
$75k–$110k$18,242
$110k+$15,165

How Flint Hills Technical College compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Plains (region 4).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$16,017
State (KS)$15,518
Region$16,635
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$43,014
State (KS)$38,878
Region$40,388
National$35,678

Retention

This school73.8%
State (KS)67.5%
Region71.9%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school67.8%
State (KS)50.6%
Region56.3%
National58.2%

Median debt

This school$6,625
State (KS)$11,842
Region$15,338
National$13,621

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (KS) Region Nation
Net price$16,017Below national median$15,518$16,635$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$43,014Above national median$38,878$40,388$35,678
Retention73.8%Above national median67.5%71.9%72.9%
Graduation67.8%Above national median50.6%56.3%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported82.3%79.8%77.8%
Pell share8.5%Below national median34.2%33.9%39.9%
Median debt$6,625Below national median$11,842$15,338$13,621
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Flint Hills Technical College

Campus settingRemote town
Official websitewww.fhtc.edu/
Student–faculty ratio14:1
Full-time faculty100.0%
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,769

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women52.8%
Men47.2%
Black or African American1.4%
Hispanic / Latino30.7%
White62.5%
Asian1.7%
Two or more races3.1%
International students0.6%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Flint Hills Technical College

Common questions about Flint Hills Technical College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Flint Hills Technical College located?

Flint Hills Technical College is located in Emporia, KS. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Flint Hills Technical College?

Flint Hills Technical College is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend Flint Hills Technical College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $6,400 for in-state students and $6,400 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $16,017. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Flint Hills Technical College's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Flint Hills Technical College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Flint Hills Technical College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 352. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Flint Hills Technical College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Flint Hills Technical College are roughly $43,014. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 67.8% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Flint Hills Technical College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Flint Hills Technical College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#1,215 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#373 of 2,883); First-year retention (#1,332 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#1,351 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#360 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Flint Hills Technical College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Flint Hills Technical College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Flint Hills Technical College
FieldValue
InstitutionFlint Hills Technical College
Official websitewww.fhtc.edu/
City, stateEmporia, KS
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment352
Listed tuition (in-state)$6,400
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$6,400
Listed tuition (generic)$6,400
Total cost of attendance$20,965
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$16,017
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$43,014
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$44,134
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$47,007
Median loan debt$6,625
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention73.8%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)67.8%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share8.5%
Share with federal loans6.3%
Part-time enrollment share31.8%
Campus settingRemote town
Student–faculty ratio14
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,769
Full-time faculty share100.0%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women52.8%
Share of undergraduates, men47.2%
Share of undergraduates, Black1.4%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic30.7%
Share of undergraduates, White62.5%
Share of undergraduates, Asian1.7%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races3.1%
Share of undergraduates, international0.6%
Net price, family income $0–30k$16,611
Net price, family income $30–48k$14,227
Net price, family income $48–75k$16,464
Net price, family income $75–110k$18,242
Net price, family income $110k+$15,165

Sources for Flint Hills Technical College

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.