Southeast Technical Institute is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Southeast Technical Institute is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, landscaping and horticulture, business and management, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
Southeast Technical Institute is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Southeast Technical Institute had 2,320 enrolled students in 2005.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Southeast Technical Institute is to educate individuals for employment opportunities, professional growth, and life-long learning. This is achieved by providing quality accredited programs, customized training, continuing and adult education opportunities, and an environment that fosters student centered learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Southeast Technical Institute
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107-1301
General Phone: (605) 367-7624
Admissions Phone: (605) 367-7624
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 367-7867
http://www.southeasttech.com
Southeast Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 207 | business, banking, sales and marketing, accounting, accounting technology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 153 | cardiovascular tech, nuclear medical tech, clinical and medical lab science, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 151 | computer support, network management, computer programming, system administration |
| Engineering Technician | 98 | HVAC tech, architectural drafting, civil drafting, biomedical tech, laser/optical tech, manufacturing tech, electromechanical tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 88 | autobody repair, computer repair, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 51 | licensed practical nurse |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 39 | applied horticulture, landscaping, turf management |
| Media | 33 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Production Trades | 30 | machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | medical transcription, health unit coordinator |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | sign language translation |
| Office And Administration | 15 | executive secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeast Technical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 671 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 126 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 122 | 3 |
In 2005, Southeast Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 2,320 students (2,046 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 66% |
| Iowa | 11% |
| Minnesota | 11% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
Southeast Technical Institute offers campus housing for 200 of its 2,046 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sioux Falls, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 367-7624
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,528 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,528 |
| Room and board | $ 5,834 |
| Room charge | $ 4,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 934 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Southeast Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 776400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 367-7867
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $54,487 | 6 | $54,140 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $54,487 | 6 | $54,140 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 43 | $47,652 | 27 | $45,594 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $47,652 | 27 | $45,594 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business/Commerce, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southeast Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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