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2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Dakota Technical College (Western Dakota Tech) is $8,333 for South Dakota residents and $8,008 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than the average tuition ($7,475) of public community colleges in South Dakota.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Western Dakota Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Dakota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.
In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
Cost of AttendanceComparisonTuition Trends
2024 Cost Of Attendance
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$8,333$8,008
Books & Supplies$1,000
On-Campus Living Costs$12,000
Off-Campus Living Costs$14,400
Average Financial Aid$5,504
Cost of Attendance$21,333$21,008
After Financial Aid$15,829$15,504
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$37,900
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Western Dakota Technical College$8,333$8,008
Public Community Colleges in South Dakota$7,556$7,475
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,939$8,623
Tuition Trends

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Western Dakota Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs44NOT OFFERED
Total Programs1624NOT OFFERED
The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes. "Only in Classroom" means that the program is offered only on-site classes and "not offered" means that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Agriculture
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering Technology
Library Science
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
Construction Trades
Mechanics and Repairers
Precision Production Trades
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Business

Student Population

There are 1,267 students at Western Dakota Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 527 male students and 765 female students are attending the school. The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,292593699
Male Students527302225
Female Students765291474

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Western Dakota Technical College, there are 1,267 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 540 students were attending classes through distance learning (242 students are enrolled exclusively and 298 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,267
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses242
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses298
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses727

School Profile and Academic Overview

Western Dakota Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Rapid City, South Dakota. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $8,333 for South Dakota residents and $8,008 for other students on average. It offers 46 degree programs through 16 Certificate, 24 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 10 programs (4 Certificate, 4 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $37,900.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD
Phone605-718-2400
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$8,333
Out-of-State$8,008
Student Population »1,267 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »52%
Transfer-out Rate6%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
56% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,504
Students to Faculty9:1 (11.11%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$37,900

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