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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Minnehaha County, SD |
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| 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 |
1,907 students |
1,000 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
413 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
2,320 students |
2,175 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity |
200 students |
220 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
80% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
36% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,424 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
77% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$4,015 |
$3,048 |
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- Southeast Technical Institute has offered over 30 years of education excellence to students in the Sioux Falls area and beyond. In May, 1965, Sioux Falls was designated by the State Board of Vocational Education to be one of the four areas in South Dakota to provide post high vocational technical education. In July, 1966, the Sioux Falls Board of Education voted to build an addition to the north side of Lincoln Senior High School. The addition was designated the Southeast Area Vocational Technical School. The school opened its door in 1968.
- Located in South Dakota's premier city of Sioux Falls, STI has an expansive and inviting campus with a student population of more than 2,300. It consists of the Mickelson Education Center; the Terrence Sullivan Health/Science Center; the Ed Wood Center; the Technology Center; the Scarbrough Child Care Center; and Nicolay-Hummel Residence Hall.
- STI offers more than 40 different degrees in Advanced Technology, Business & Communications Technology, Engineering Technology, Health & Human Services Technology, Industrial Technology and Transportation Technology. In addition, STI also offers Business & Industry Training (BIT) that enables individuals to take advantage of specialized training without obtaining a degree. Southeast Area Vocational Technical School offers programs in Practical Nursing, Major Appliance Repair, Industrial Electronics, Drafting, Data Processing, Diesel Mechanics, and Airplane Mechanics.
- STI offers Associate in Applied Science Degrees (AAS) as well as diplomas and certificates. The AAS generally takes 24 months or less to complete, and diplomas and certificates typically take one year or less. STI is one of South Dakota's most affordable post-secondary institutions and turns out the third largest higher educating graduating class in the state.
- STI is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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