Type Technical College President James Genandt Undergraduate tuition and fees 4,895 USD (2015) Founded 1965 Average salary after attending undergrad 35,900 USD (2013) | Established 1965 Colours Maroon and Silver Phone +1 785-587-2800 Graduation rate 45.8% (2014) Average annual cost for students receiving federal aid 13,409 USD (2014) | |
Former name Manhattan Area Vocational Technical School Location Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. Address 3136 Dickens Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA Similar Salina Area Technical, Flint Hills Technical College, North Central Kansas T, Manhattan Christian College, Washburn Institute of Technology Profiles | ||
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Manhattan Area Technical College is a technical college located in Manhattan, Kansas founded in 1965 offering Associate of Applied Science degrees in 8 disciplines, and technical certificate programs in several others. Manhattan Area Technical College is fully accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. The College's primary service area includes Geary, Riley, Clay, Marshall, Dickinson, and Pottawatomie Counties.
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History
Originally called, Manhattan Area Vocational Technical School, MATC was established in 1965 by statute under the Kansas Board of Education. Classes were held on the campus of Manhattan High School until the current campus located at 3136 Dickens Ave was completed in 1967. The school was renamed Manhattan Area Technical Center in 1992 and again to the current name in 1996, after legislation passed in 1994 allowed vocational-technical schools to apply for recognition as colleges. In 1996, Kansas Governor Bill Graves signed into law Kansas House Bill 2606, which designated the school Manhattan Area Technical College. In 2004, MATC separated from the USD 383 and became an independent public institution. Dr. Rob Edleston was hired as the college's first President and CEO. In 2007, the school earned accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission.