Southern Missouri Technical Institute (SMTI)
Public certificate school in West Plains, MO that costs an average of $17,826 a year after financial aid and graduates 84% of full-time students.
PublicTown (remote)90 undergraduates
Cost of SMTI
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,532 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $17,826 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,138 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $18,723 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,357 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,256 |
| $110,001+ | $22,451 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SMTI's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 84% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $37,129 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,730 |
| Rank in Missouri (earnings) | 17th of 41 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 71% |
| Students with federal loans | 22% |
Majors and programs at SMTI
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 42 | $33,606 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 27 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 10 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 14 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Missouri
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Joplin | $19,777 | — | $37,722 |
| Grand River Technical School | Chillicothe | — | 88% | $51,366 |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Cape Girardeau | $16,881 | — | $46,402 |
| Applied Tech | Sunset Hills | $23,534 | 41% | $62,725 |
| Pike-Lincoln Technical Center | Eolia | $12,481 | — | $59,750 |
| Warrensburg Area Career Center | Warrensburg | $13,006 | 100% | $45,742 |
| Waynesville Career Center | Waynesville | $24,243 | — | $50,136 |
| Cass Career Center | Harrisonville | $18,821 | 100% | $68,195 |
About SMTI
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | West Plains, MO |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 90 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 7 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Council on Occupational Education |
| Website | somotech.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does SMTI cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,532 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,826 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,138.
How much do SMTI graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $41,730 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 41 similar colleges in Missouri.
What is SMTI's graduation rate?
84% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 89% of first-year students return for a second year.