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The main campus of Lake Area Technical Institute is in Watertown, South Dakota (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Lake Area Technical Institute offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Lake Area Technical Institute students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management, nutrition and exercise therapy, personal services, beauty and cosmetology, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 1,031 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lake Area Technical Institute offers superior, comprehensive technical education, creating a foundation for success in an ever-changing world."
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Area Technical Institute
230 11th St NE
Watertown, SD 57201-0730
http://www.lakeareatech.edu
Lake Area Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 81 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, electrical installation and repair |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 60 | dental assistant, medical assistant, medical lab tech |
| Business And Management | 42 | sales and marketing, banking |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 42 | cosmetology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 39 | licensed practical nurse |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 26 | agricultural management, agricultural production |
| Production Trades | 25 | welding, machinist |
| Construction Trades | 21 | carpentry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | engineering technology, electromechanical tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | human services |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Area Technical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 239 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 95 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 59 | 3 |
In 2005, Lake Area Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 1,031 students (1,009 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 92% |
| Minnesota | 5% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Watertown, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 946 | 580 | 61% | 0% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,878 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,878 |
| Books and supplies | $ 842 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Area Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 530900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 43 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 14 | $48,273 | 15 | $42,538 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $48,273 | 15 | $42,538 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 29 | $40,099 | 10 | $39,024 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $40,099 | 10 | $39,024 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake Area Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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