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Western Dakota Technical Institute is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Rapid City, South Dakota. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Western Dakota Technical Institute top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study engineering technician, nutrition and exercise therapy, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The admissions department at Western Dakota Technical Institute does not accept all those who apply. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at Western Dakota Technical Institute benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
The school offers classes to 1,043 students (898 full-time equivalent).
Western Dakota Technical Institute has a large share of part-time students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Western Dakota Technical Institute is a public institution of higher learning where students acquire the knowledge, skills and behaiors necessary for successful employment."
More complete details are provided below.
Western Dakota Technical Institute
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703-4018
General Phone: (605) 394-4034
Admissions Phone: (605) 394-4034
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 394-4034
http://www.westerndakotatech.org
Western Dakota Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 46 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Medical Support And Technology | 45 | pharmacy tech, clinical and medical lab science, surgical tech |
| Business And Management | 45 | marketing, accounting |
| Engineering Technician | 43 | architectural drafting, electromechanical tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 19 | licensed practical nurse |
| Production Trades | 18 | welding, cabinetmaking |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer networking |
| Construction Trades | 12 | carpentry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | rehabilitation |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 6 | agricultural management |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Dakota Technical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 162 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 91 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 51 | 6 |
In 2005, Western Dakota Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 1,043 students (898 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 76% |
| Part-Time | 24% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 11% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 88% |
| Wyoming | 3% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 8 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rapid City, 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 | 934 | 602 | 64% | 462 | 77% |
| Men | 453 | 272 | 60% | 258 | 95% |
| Women | 481 | 330 | 69% | 204 | 62% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| 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 | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 394-4034
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,992 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,992 |
| Books and supplies | $ 773 |
Financial Aid:
Western Dakota Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1017000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 394-4034
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 | 1 | * | 5 | $40,228 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $40,228 |
*: 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 | 32 | $32,449 | 20 | $32,713 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $32,449 | 20 | $32,713 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Dakota Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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