Lake Area Tech 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,718

Cost of attendance at Lake Area Technical College in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average	$8,020
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,718

Cost of attendance at Lake Area Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average	$10,613
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lake Area Technical College was $13,069. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Lake Area Tech

Lake Area Tech net price calculator

$13,069

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in South Dakota and nationwide.

South Dakota's average	$15,501
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Lake Area Tech for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,069	$994 (8%)	$10,854	$11,848	$14,883	$16,723	$16,876
2021	$12,075	$675 (6%)	$9,646	$10,622	$13,238	$15,439	$15,484
2020	$11,400	$289 (2%)	$9,287	$10,862	$13,306	$15,407	$15,679
2019	$11,689	$153 (1%)	$9,361	$9,728	$13,218	$14,928	$14,862
2018	$11,536	$320 (3%)	$9,326	$10,052	$12,642	$14,394	$14,459
2017	$11,216	$288 (3%)	$9,583	$10,854	$12,964	$14,661	$14,571
2016	$10,928	$600 (6%)	$9,209	$10,243	$12,623	$14,116	$14,262
2015	$10,328	$721 (7%)	$8,722	$9,550	$12,206	$13,646	$13,918
2014	$11,049	--	$10,431	$10,902	$13,562	$14,719	$14,702

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lake Area Technical College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$18,588	$96	$6,718	$10,380	$1,490
2021	$18,492	$1,578 (9%)	$6,862	$10,170	$1,460
2020	$16,914	$407 (2%)	$5,514	$9,970	$1,430
2019	$16,507	$243 (1%)	$5,332	$9,775	$1,400
2018	$16,264	$388 (2%)	$5,264	$9,600	$1,400
2017	$15,876	$120	$5,076	$9,400	$1,400
2016	$15,756	$476 (3%)	$5,056	$9,400	$1,300
2015	$15,280	$510 (3%)	$4,930	$9,100	$1,250
2014	$14,770	$835 (5%)	$4,850	$8,720	$1,200
2013	$15,605	--	$6,155	$8,300	$1,150

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Lake Area Tech estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,490.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Lake Area Tech estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $3,110

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,110
How much is Lake Area Tech application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Lake Area Tech offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Lake Area Technical College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$124	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$124	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lake Area Technical College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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