Lake Area Technical Institute
Tel:
(605)882-5284
- 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 Institute serves 1,654 students (85% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as the state community college average of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 16%.
- Lake Area Technical Institute is the only community colleges within Codington County, SD.
- The nearest community college to Lake Area Technical Institute is Minnesota West Community and Technical College (75.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Lake Area Technical Institute places among the top 20% of community colleges in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Lake Area Technical Institute | (SD) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 111 staff | 73 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,654 students | 934 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,400 students | 680 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 254 students | 254 students |
 |  | |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 3% |
| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | - | 2% |
| % White | 92% | 84% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 5% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.29 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 73% | 38% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,600 | $38,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Lake Area Technical Institute is Minnesota West Community and Technical College (75.5 miles away).
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