Western Dakota Technical College

Western Dakota Tech Overview

Western Dakota Technical College (Western Dakota Tech) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Rapid City, SD. It is classified as special-use Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The Western Dakota Tech's tuition & fees is $8,294 for South Dakota residents and $8,294 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 47% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,779.

The school has a total enrollment of 1,164 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).

Western Dakota Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Western Dakota Technical College is $8,294 for in-state students and $8,294 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,590 for South Dakota residents and $8,590 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$8,294	$8,294

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$8,590	$8,590

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	54%
Transfer-out Rate	5%
Retention Rate	67%(full-time), 49% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »	1,164 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$8,779

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Western Dakota Technical College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Western Dakota Tech
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703-4018
Phone	605-718-2400
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, public
Carnegie Category	Associate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

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