How much has LATI's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

32.87%

In-State

32.87%

Out-of-State

LATI's tuition & fees has increased from $5,056 (2015) to $6,718 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 32.87% over the past 10 years.

LATI's tuition increase rate is higher than the South Dakota's average increase rate of -3.24%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 31.18% from 2015 ($15,756).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, LATI's COA is $20,668, which is same as last year cost.

The following table and chart show changes to LATI's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 32.87% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $3,720. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Lake Area Technical College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$5,056$5,056-
2016-17$5,076$5,0760.40%
2017-18$5,264$5,2643.70%
2018-19$5,332$5,3321.29%
2019-20$5,514$5,5143.41%
2020-21$6,862$6,86224.45%
2021-22$6,718$6,718-2.10%
2022-23$6,718$6,718
2023-24-$6,718
2024-25$6,718$6,718
Lake Area Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has decreased -7.69% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,300-
2016-17$1,4007.69%
2017-18$1,400
2018-19$1,400
2019-20$1,4302.14%
2020-21$1,4602.10%
2021-22$1,4902.05%
2022-23$1,5604.70%
2023-24$1,200-23.08%
2024-25$1,200

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 22.01% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Lake Area Technical College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$9,400-
2016-17$9,400
2017-18$9,6002.13%
2018-19$9,7751.82%
2019-20$9,9701.99%
2020-21$10,1702.01%
2021-22$10,3802.06%
2022-23$10,8804.82%
2023-24$12,75017.19%
2024-25$12,750

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Lake Area Technical College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Lake Area Technical College$6,718
($6,718)		$6,718
($6,718)		-
Southeast Technical College$7,650
($7,650)		$7,650
($7,650)		-
Mitchell Technical College$7,524
($7,524)		$7,524
($7,524)		-
Western Dakota Technical College$8,294
($8,294)		$8,008
($8,008)		3.57%

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