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Lake Area Technical College

Lake Area Technical College

Watertown, SD, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Lake Area Technical Institute is a 2-year technical college and the first technical school in South Dakota. Lake Area Tech features 30 academic programs in technical and career-based fields and 12 degrees that are available entirely online. The LATI student activities committee plans several events throughout the year featuring dances and theme parties on campus as well as trips to the Twin Cities.

Average Net Price:
$12,939
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$12,939
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$6,718
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$6,718
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,663
$30k - $48k
$11,275
$48k - $75k
$14,720
$75k - $110k
$16,423
$110k+
$16,687
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

0
100
53%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,149
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,333
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,405

 

Students receiving state aid
13%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2058
Students receiving federal aid
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,333
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$5,524,107
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,204,398

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
84%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,031
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
Students receiving federal loans
84%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,034
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,920

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
114
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
21%
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
3
Top 25%
13
Top 50%
36
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
94
$30k - $48k
88
$48k - $75k
132
$75k - $110k
126
$110k+
158

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
2,238
Total Number of Undergrads
2,238
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
27

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

White

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
50%
50%
Residency
In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
21%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
20
Countries Represented
4
Ethnicity
African American
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
2%
Native American
2%
White
92%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
12
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
5

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,900
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114