Western Dakota Technical College

2-4 Years Public College In Rapid City, SD

Western Dakota Technical College (referred to as Western Dakota Tech) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Rapid City, SD. It is classified as Associate's - Public Special Use school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Western Dakota Technical College is $8,333 for South Dakota residents and $8,008 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,267 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).The highest degree offered at Western Dakota Technical College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, and Associate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$8,333 (South Dakota Residents) $8,008 (out-of-state)
Student Population1,267
Graduation Rate52%
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Western Dakota Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1983 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Dakota Technical College is $8,333 for South Dakota residents and $8,008 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Western Dakota Technical College offers the alternative tuition plans. 79 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,504 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Western Dakota 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. On Western Dakota Technical College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Western Dakota Technical College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning OpportunitiesNo Special Learning Available or Reported
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Western Dakota Technical College Mission Statement
Western Dakota Tech is a public institution of higher learning that embraces quality programs, expert faculty and staff, and a commitment to academic excellence to teach the knowledge, skills, and behaviors students need to be successful.