Southeast Technical College

2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107

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The mission of Southeast Technical Institute is to educate individuals for employment opportunities, professional growth and lifelong learning.

School Highlights

Southeast Technical College serves 2,330 students (52% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 19%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 2,330 students
In-state tuition: $4,728
Out-state tuition: $4,728
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 16%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 231 teachers has grown by 54% over five years.

Southeast 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

231 staff

208 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Southeast Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Southeast Technical College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.

Total Enrollment

2,330 students

1,553 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

9:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,205 students

845 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,125 students

708 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

193 students

200 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,205 students

1,193 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

123 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,125 students

708 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

209 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

202 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

% White

84%

81%

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% Two or more races

% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.29

0.34

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

57%

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

n/a

0.14%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$38,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,728 is less than the state average of $5,786. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $4,728 is less than the state average of $5,786. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,728

$5,786

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$4,728

$5,786

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Tuition Notes

per credit

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

91%

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

n/a

100%

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

School Notes

Southeast Tech is one of the most affordable technical colleges in the United StatesOver 40 majorsLimited enrollment in most health programs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southeast Technical College cost?

Southeast Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,728 for In-State students and $4,728 for Out-State students.

What schools are Southeast Technical College often compared to?

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

What is Southeast Technical College's ranking?

Southeast Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Dakota for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 2,330 students
In-state tuition: $4,728
Out-state tuition: $4,728
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 16%
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.