Applied Tech
- Graduation Rate
- 29% F
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $56,508 B+
- Well above the typical college graduate
- Net Price
- $23,405 D+
- 37% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 41% A-
- Selective, but achievable with strong credentials
Bottom line: A C overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 11.8× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $11.8 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $11.8 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,010,670.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Earnings 39% above the national college median.
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Graduation of 29% — 50% below the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $11.8 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Applied Tech
Applied Tech is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Public College
- Enrollment
- 172
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions
Why students choose Applied Tech
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Selective — admits about 41% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $23,405 a year after grants and scholarships — 37% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $56,508 ten years after enrolling — 39% above the typical college, against $14,750 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Applied Tech is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
Enter your credentials to see your chances at this school.
Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Applied Tech? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in Sunset Hills, Missouri, Applied Tech reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 41%. The graduation rate is roughly 29%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 41%
- Retention Rate
- 63%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.17
- First-Gen Students
- 58%
- Applicants
- 20
- Admitted
- 10
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Applied Tech? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Applied Tech, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $23,405. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $22,954 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $14,750 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $23,405
- Median Debt
- $14,750
- Pell Grant Rate
- 56%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 71%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $22,954
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $25,283
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Applied Tech — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Applied Tech Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Applied Tech earn a median of $56,508, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $57,854
- 8 Years
- $56,322
- 10 Years
- $56,508
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.26x
- Earning > $25K
- 67%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (12)
- 52%
- 100% (12)
- 52%
- 100% (12)
- 52%
- 100% (12)
- 52%
How Applied Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Applied Tech Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Applied Tech delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $23,405/year ($93,620 total). Graduates earn $56,508 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,104,290 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,010,670 (11.8× your investment). The median debt is $14,750, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 29% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $93,620
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,104,290
- Net Return
- $1,010,670
- ROI Multiple
- 11.8×
- Cost Per Year
- $23,405
- Median Debt
- $14,750
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 29%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Applied Tech awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 100% $53,889 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Applied Tech's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Applied Tech? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in Sunset Hills, Missouri, Applied Tech reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 41%. The graduation rate is roughly 29%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Applied Tech? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Applied Tech, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $23,405. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $22,954 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $14,750 in federal student loans.
Is Applied Tech Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Applied Tech earn a median of $56,508, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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