Lake Area Technical Institute
School Notes Overview:
Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution of higher education dedicated to excellence in providing individuals with both technical and general education, thereby creating a foundation for career success and instilling a belief in the importance of lifelong learning....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Codington County, SD | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,127 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 55 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,182 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 85% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 48% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,544 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 16% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $637 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 84% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,122 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Lake Area Technical Institute offers superior, comprehensive technical education,creating a foundation for success in an ever-changing world.
- The college offers training and education in Agriculture, Business, Health and Trade & Technical.
- Lake Area Technical Institute offers training for exciting careers in computer Programming, Networking, Cisco/Networking, Graphic and Web Design. All of these programs are 20 months in length. Since the first semester for all options is the same, the decision to specialize can be made later.
- The college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Good For You (Aberdeen American News)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 12:11:10 pm
Students from the area receiving degrees during summer 2009 commencement ceremonies at South Dakota State University in Brookings included: Rosemary Price and Ryan Tennant, both of Aberdeen; Rochelle Bartell, Bristol; Audra Thorpe, Columbia; Amy Elbers and Meridith Thompson (cum laude), both of D... - State plane not delivered to technical institute yet (Aberdeen American News)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 11:04:27 am
PIERRE Ð State Transportation Secretary Darin Bergquist acknowledged Thursday that he didn't provide accurate information to legislators earlier this week about a state airplane being given to Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown.... - Plane donation explanation sought (Aberdeen American News)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 11:03:33 am
PIERRE -- Rep. Deb Peters, R--Hartford, asked the state Transportation Secretary for an explanation Tuesday about the donation of a state airplane to Lake Area Technical Institute, which is operated by the Watertown school district.... - Enrollment up at state's tech schools (Rapid City Journal)
posted on October 4, 2009 at 05:57:55 am
South Dakota’s four technical institutes are experiencing record numbers of students, according to the state Department of Education. Collectively, they boast a combined enrollment of 5,951 after 10 days of fall 2009 courses. - South Dakota technical institutes announce record enrollment (KOTA Rapid City)
posted on October 1, 2009 at 04:53:42 pm
The schools report enrollment more than 900 students higher than last fall.
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