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800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703-4018
p. 605-394-4034
w. www.wdt.edu

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Rapid City, SD

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Information Summary

Ranks 14th in South Dakota and 1877th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Rural-serving Small
UndergraduateAssociates
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time two-year
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
Size & SettingSmall two-year

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringAt least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District4600

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Western Dakota Technical Institute?
3981st for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,850 $2,850 $2,850
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $2,066 $2,066 $2,066
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $144 $144 $144
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $5,969 $5,969 $5,969
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $15,496 $15,496 $15,496
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $8,229 $8,229 $8,229

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $4,434 $4,514 $4,434 $4,514 $4,434 $4,514
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $900 $1,100
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,968 $6,147
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,013 $3,103
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,130 $2,194

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$20
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 2,042 (898 male / 1,144 female)
Admitted 1,234 (557 male / 677 female)
Admission rate 60%
First-time Enrollment 660 (354 male / 306 female)
FT Enrollment 561 (304 male / 257 female)
PT Enrollment 99 (50 male / 49 female)
Total Enrollment1,152

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Western Dakota Technical Institute use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record N/A /  N/A / 
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other tests

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Western Dakota Technical Institute accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Western Dakota Technical Institute 2271st for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best South Dakota scholarships and financial aid
Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Western Dakota Technical Institute?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Western Dakota Technical Institute.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Rapid City, SD 57703-4018
Surrounding communityFringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area)
Total Population10,602 (7,706 urban / 2,896 rural)
Households3,898 (2.72 people per house)
Median Household Income$38,636
Families2,909 (3.11 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 4 16 58 472 10 560
Accounting 2 2 10 14
Agricultural Business and Management, General 14 14
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 2 22 24
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 12 12
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4 2 6
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Carpentry/Carpenter 2 14 16
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 8 8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 4 6 26 36
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 2 6 36 44
Criminal Justice/Police Science 2 18 20
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General 14 14
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology 8 36 2 46
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 26 26
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 10 10
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 2 12 14
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 2 40 42
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6 34 2 42
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 4 2 6 12
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 2 4 6
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 2 8 36 2 48
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 2 6 8
Surgical Technology/Technologist 26 2 28
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation 2 8 20 30
Welding Technology/Welder 2 38 40

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Western Dakota Technical Institute 3729th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $36,550 ($35,711 male / $37,963 female)
Number of FT Faculty 51 (32 male / 19 female)
Number of PT Faculty 38
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $543,076

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