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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 3,115 students (45% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 25%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 3,115 students
In-state tuition: $4,728
Out-state tuition: $4,728
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
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 stayed relatively flat over five years.

Southeast Technical College

(SD) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional

Doctoral/Professional Universities

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Year Founded

1968

Total Faculty

231 staff

208 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Southeast Technical College has grown by 30% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.

The Southeast Technical College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.

Total Enrollment

3,115 students

1,321 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,399 students

295 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,716 students

1,026 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

311 students

183 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,399 students

160 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

135 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,716 students

1,026 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

182 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

% White

75%

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Unknown races

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0.39

0.43

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

0.5843%

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

n/a

0.3333%

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 36% 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 36% 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

85%

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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: 2024 (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 (2025)

Enrollment: 3,115 students
In-state tuition: $4,728
Out-state tuition: $4,728
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
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 of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in South Dakota is National American University-Rapid City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.