Lake Area Technical College

2-4 Years Public College In Watertown, SD

Lake Area Technical College (referred to as LATI) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Watertown, SD. It is classified as Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Lake Area Technical College is $6,718 for South Dakota residents and $6,718 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,238 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at Lake Area Technical College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, and 2-4 Year Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$6,718 (South Dakota Residents) $6,718 (out-of-state)
Student Population2,238
Graduation Rate70%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Lake Area Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1980 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Lake Area Technical College is $6,718 for academic year 2021-2022. Lake Area Technical College offers the alternative tuition plans. 99 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,418 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Lake Area Technical College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Lake Area Technical College offers weekend/evening college program. On Lake Area Technical College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Lake Area Technical College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
Lake Area Technical College Mission Statement
Lake Area Technical Institute offers superior, comprehensive technical education, creating a foundation for success in an ever-changing world.