Western Dakota Technical Institute
Tel:
(605)394-4034
- Western Dakota Technical Institute is a public institution of higher learning where students acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary for successful employment.
School Highlights
- Western Dakota Technical Institute serves 840 students (81% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 16%.
- Western Dakota Technical Institute is one of 2 community colleges within Pennington County, SD.
- The nearest community college to Western Dakota Technical Institute is National American University-Rapid City (4.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Western Dakota 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 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Western Dakota 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 | 65 staff | 73 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 840 students | 934 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 680 students | 680 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 160 students | 254 students |
 |  | |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 10% | 3% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% |
| % Black | 1% | 2% |
| % White | 79% | 84% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.29 |
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| College Completion Rate | 37% | 38% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,600 | $38,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Western Dakota Technical Institute is National American University-Rapid City (4.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- National American University-Rapid CityPrivate, for profit1,479 students | 4.70 Mi5301 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
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Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308)635-3606 154.001,836 - 4,253 students | 179.90 Mi125 College Dr
Casper, WY 82601
(307)268-2100 179.904,253 - Sheridan CollegePublic4,374 students | 191.80 Mi3059 S Coffeen Ave
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307)674-6446 191.804,374
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