Western Dakota Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, Western Dakota Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Western Dakota Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Western Dakota Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Western Dakota Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 67% at Western Dakota Technical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,332

Cost of attendance at Western Dakota 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

$8,332

Cost of attendance at Western Dakota 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 Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Western Dakota Technical College received on average $4,968 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,968

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	90	56%	$5,420	$487,804
Other Federal Grant	151	93%	$3,742	$564,983
State Grant/Scholarships	31	19%	$4,976	$154,264
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	22	14%	$1,632	$35,900
Total Grant & Scholarships	152	94%	$4,968	$755,147

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Dakota Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Dakota Technical College students is 51.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.4%.

51.8%

white 56.9% 58 students
hispanic 50.0% 5 students
Mixed Race 54.6% 6 students

Service Offerings

Western Dakota Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Dakota Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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