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The main campus of Lake Area Technical Institute is in Watertown, SD (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, beauty and cosmetology, science and laboratory technician, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending Lake Area Technical Institute come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007, Lake Area Technical Institute had 1,090 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
General Phone: (605) 882-5284
http://www.lakeareatech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 75 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, electrical installation and repair |
| Medical Support And Technology | 60 | dental assistant, medical assistant, medical lab tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | licensed practical nurse |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 44 | agricultural production, agricultural management |
| Business And Management | 43 | sales and marketing, banking |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 41 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 39 | welding, machinist |
| Construction Trades | 27 | carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | engineering technology, electromechanical tech |
| Family And Social Work | 25 | human services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer programming |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | physical therapist assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 11 | biology tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | occupational therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Area Technical Institute in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 288 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 132 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 59 | 3 |
In 2007, Lake Area Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 1,090 students (1,032 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 74 % |
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 | 1,234 | 677 | 55% | 677 | 100% |
| Men | 605 | 329 | 54% | 329 | 100% |
| Women | 629 | 348 | 55% | 348 | 100% |
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 | $ 4,503 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,503 |
| Books and supplies | $ 923 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 40 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $48,479 | 17 | $46,222 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $48,479 | 17 | $46,222 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 31 | $42,410 | 14 | $40,638 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $42,410 | 14 | $40,638 |
*: 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army, air force)
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