Salina Area Technical College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 100% acceptance rate, Salina Tech is built for access, so your focus should shift from getting admitted to choosing the right program, timeline, and budget. Since testing is optional, treat the SAT or ACT as a tool to use only if your program or advising process asks for it.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Salina Area Technical College facts and stats
Salina Area Technical College enrolls about 1,016 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. Salina Tech has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.
Salina, KS

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Key Salina Area Technical College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Salina Tech, plan your first test by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for a retake, then use the last fall test date that will report before Salina Tech’s regular admission deadline if you want another superscoring opportunity.
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What you'll actually pay
Salina Tech lists in-state tuition at $8,160 and out-of-state tuition at $8,160, so tuition is the same for residents and nonresidents. Use this section to compare direct costs and explore aid options that can help lower your net price.

Salina Area Technical College’s out-of-state tuition is $8,160, giving students a baseline for direct academic costs at Salina Tech. Actual costs can rise with fees, books, supplies, transportation, and living expenses. Financial aid may lower the amount students pay, depending on family finances and eligibility.
Student life at Salina Area Technical College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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