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Western Dakota Technical College

Western Dakota Technical College

Rapid City, SD, USA
Public
2 Year
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Overview

Established in 1968, Western Dakota Technical Institute is a public, 2-year institution located in Rapid City. As the only technical college operating in western South Dakota, Western Dakota Tech offers associate’s degree, diploma, and certificate programs in 34 career-oriented fields of study. Academics at Western Dakota Tech feature hands-on experiential learning, and courses are designed to help students cultivate employability, social values, and skills in technology, analysis, communication, and teamwork. Western Dakota Tech maintains articulation agreements with six other colleges and universities, the majority of which offer multiple programs.

Average Net Price:
$14,388
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
2.9

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$14,388
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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.
$8,008
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.
$8,008
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,300
Books and Supplies
$1000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,799
$30k - $48k
$12,935
$48k - $75k
$15,320
$75k - $110k
$17,444
$110k+
$18,555
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Aid & Grants

0
100
73%
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.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,800
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.
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,759
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,708

 

Students receiving state aid
10%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6959
Students receiving federal aid
95%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,759
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.
$3,549,623
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$473,240

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.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,287
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.
$9,250
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.
$128
Students receiving federal loans
49%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,828
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,725

 

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

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Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
143
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 25

Rolling Admissions

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

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
93%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
2.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
17
Top 25%
21
Top 50%
72
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
39
$30k - $48k
10
$48k - $75k
18
$75k - $110k
23
$110k+
15

Admissions Resources

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

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
1,267
Total Number of Undergrads
1,267
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
25

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
 US National: 44%
57%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
93%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
13
Countries Represented
0
Ethnicity
African American
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
3%
Native American
8%
White
81%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

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

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
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
$37,900
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.
$9,250
Loan Default Rate
13%
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.
$128

REVIEWS

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There are very few Gen. Eds so you will begin learning about your specific major in the first semester.
Rebbecca from Rapid City, SD
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