Midlands Technical College
Midland Technical College (MTC) is located in West Columbia, South Carolina and has multiple locations in Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties. It is among the largest technical colleges in South Carolina and serves around 16,000 students. This school is seen as an optimal choice for students who wish to transfer over to four-year universities. Students can easily transfer over to the University of South Carolina-Columbia from this school. MTC offers many courses in its own right as well. There are more than one hundred associate’s degree, diploma, and certificate programs at this school.
The MTC nursing program allows students to pursue becoming licensed practical nurses (LPN) or registered nurses (RN). With both practical nursing and an associate’s degree in nursing program, this school gives all nursing students many opportunities. Transition nursing opportunities are available for qualified LPNs as well. Nurses will be ready for the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN licensure exam upon completion of the program. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students10,625 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate47% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Certificate | 3 | 23 |
Associate's degree | 22 | 202 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 16 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/1986 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 06/01/1977 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $35 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $166/credit | |
In State Students | $208/credit | |
Out of State Students | $498/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $7,470 | $9,360 | $22,410 |
ADN | 70 | $11,620 | $14,560 | $34,860 |
BSN | 125 | $20,750 | $26,000 | $62,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Midlands Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 49% | $4,103 |
Other Federal Grant | 1% | $665 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 68% | $3,542 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $670 |
Federal Student Loans | 33% | $4,367 |
Private Loans | 2% | $10,241 |
$6,093
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,103 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,787 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,443 |
$75,001 to $110,000$7,225 |
Over $110,000$7,689 |
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Student Population
10,625
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,423
Women
4,202
Men
41%
Full-time
59%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
47% |
Black/African American |
35% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Asian |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.