Western Dakota Technical College - Community College Profile

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
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD
Phone	605-718-2400
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$8,333 Out-of-State$8,008
Student Population »	1,267 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	52%
Transfer-out Rate	6%
Retention Rate	66% (Full-time) 56% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,504
Students to Faculty	9:1 (11.11%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$37,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $8,333 for South Dakota residents and $8,008 for out-of-state students at Western Dakota Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,475) over 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 the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	South Dakota Residents	Out-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

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	South Dakota Residents	Out-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

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Western Dakota Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 10 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 4 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	4	4	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	16	24	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes 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

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Library Science

what is Library Science program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Library and Archives Assisting	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/Receptionist	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	52 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	16 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

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
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,292	593	699
Male Students	527	302	225
Female Students	765	291	474

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 Enrollment	1,267
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	242
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	298
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	727