Western Dakota Technical Institute

800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57703-4018
Tel: (605)394-4034
Public | 1,177 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Western Dakota Technical Institute serves 1,177 students (88% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body.
  • Western Dakota Technical Institute is the only community colleges within Pennington County, SD.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
Western Dakota Technical Institute
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 67 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,177 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:18 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,032 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 145 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 12% 1%
% Asian		 1% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 3% 6%
% Black		 1% 15%
% White		 83% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $4,860 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $4,860 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Western Dakota Tech is located in Rapid City in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Western Dakota Technical Institute provides quality technical educational opportunities to residents of South Dakota and across the country.
  • Western Dakota Tech is one of four State-supported postsecondary technical institutes in South Dakota. The college offer 25 different career programs ranging in length from 9 to 18 months. Western Dakota Tech grants Associate of Applied Science degrees and diplomas upon successful completion of individual program requirements. Through the Business and Industry Training Center a wide variety of non-credit classes, workshops, teleconferences and seminars are available to assist residents in enhancing one's personal or professional skills.
  • The college offers programs in Accounting, Ag-Resources Tech Ag-Business, Ag-Resources Tech Equine Management, Ag-Resources Tech Natural Resources, Ag-Resources Tech Ranch Management, Automotive Technician, Business Management & Marketing, Cabinetry/Fine Woodworking, Carpentry, Collision Repair, Computer Aided Drafting, Computer Networking Specialist-Net Admin Computer Networking Specialist-Prog, Disability/Human Services Technician, Electronics & Computer Technician, Fire Science, Health Unit Coordinator, Industrial Electronics, Law Enforcement Technology, Medical Administrative Services, Medical Transcriptionist, Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant, Practical Nursing, Public Safety Telecom Operator, Surgical Technology and Welding/Manufacturing.
  • Our small class sizes combined with extensive hands-on experience create a personalized education that assures our graduates are well prepared for success in today's job market.

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