LATI Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,718
- Out-of-State Tuition: $6,718
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at LATI:
- Total Enrollment: 2,312, including 471 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 51.3% men, 48.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 73%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 5%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 81%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 45 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
LATI Overview
Lake Area Technical College (LATI) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Watertown, SD. It is classified as urban-serving multi-campus Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The LATI's tuition & fees is $6,718 for South Dakota residents and $6,718 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 58% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,767.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,312 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Lake Area Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lake Area Technical College is $6,718 for in-state students and $6,718 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,718 for South Dakota residents and $6,718 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,718 | $6,718 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,718 | $6,718 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Lake Area Technical College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at LATI
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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