Lake Area Technical College

1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201

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Tel: (605) 882-5284

www.lakeareatech.edu

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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 Highlights

Lake Area Technical College serves 2,217 students (68% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is less than the state average of 19%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 2,217 students
In-state tuition: $4,930
Out-state tuition: $4,930
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 10%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lake Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 208 teachers has grown by 87% over five years.

Lake Area Technical College

(SD) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Four or more years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

208 staff

School Calendar

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Student Body

The student population of Lake Area Technical College has grown by 7% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Lake Area Technical College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

2,217 students

1,553 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

9:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,509 students

845 students

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# Part-Time Students

708 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

200 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,509 students

1,193 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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123 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

708 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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209 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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202 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

% White

90%

81%

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% Two or more races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.19

0.34

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

68%

57%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.14%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$36,600

$38,900

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,930 is less than the state average of $5,786. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $4,930 is less than the state average of $5,786. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,930

$5,786

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$4,930

$5,786

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

93%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$12,000

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

60%

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lake Area Technical College cost?

Lake Area Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,930 for In-State students and $4,930 for Out-State students.

What schools are Lake Area Technical College often compared to?

Lake Area Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell Technical College, Southeast Technical College by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Lake Area Technical College?

The acceptance rate of Lake Area Technical College is 60%, which is equal to the state average of 60%.

What is Lake Area Technical College's ranking?

Lake Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Dakota for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 2,217 students
In-state tuition: $4,930
Out-state tuition: $4,930
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 10%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For South Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,786 per year for in-state students and $5,786 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,287 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

South Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.34, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in South Dakota is National American University-Rapid City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.