Western Dakota Technical College

Rapid City, SD · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Western Dakota Technical College

Western Dakota Technical College is a small, public institution in Rapid City, SD, in a city setting. It enrolls about 753 students. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $40,240.

Open

Acceptance

$12,670

Net price

753

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,670

Average net price

$8,294

In-state tuition

$8,294

Out-of-state tuition

$8,150

Room & board

$800

Books & supplies

$18,845

Total cost of attendance

33%

Students receiving Pell grants

41%

Students with federal loans

$15,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,071

$30–48K

$10,543

$48–75K

$14,003

$75–110K

$18,657

$110K+

$18,845

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing45.1%

Mechanic & Repair Tech11.1%

Business10.3%

Construction Trades10.3%

Computer Science7.1%

Precision Production7.1%

Engineering Tech4.0%

Criminal Justice3.4%

Transportation0.9%

Multidisciplinary0.6%

After Graduation

$40,240

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,971

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

67%

Retention rate

69%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,552

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

753

Total enrollment

32%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

White

73%

American Indian / Alaska Native

11%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

Asian

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