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Western Dakota Technical Institute

Overview of Western Dakota Technical Institute

Western Dakota Technical Institute is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Rapid City, SD. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Western Dakota Technical Institute top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Western Dakota Technical Institute often study engineering technician, security and law enforcement, and production trades.

Western Dakota Technical Institute Selectivity

The admissions department at the school 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.

Faculty

Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.

Student Body

Western Dakota Technical Institute offers classes to 1,036 students (885 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school 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.

Contacting Western Dakota Technical Institute

Western Dakota Technical Institute
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703-4018
General Phone: (605) 394-4034
http://www.wdt.edu

Western Dakota Technical Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology54pharmacy tech, surgical tech, clinical and medical lab science
Business And Management45marketing, accounting
Engineering Technician39electromechanical tech, architectural drafting
Security And Law Enforcement37fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, security and protective services
Medical Administration37medical transcription, health unit coordinator, medical secretary
Nursing And Emergency Medicine30licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair29electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics
Computer Science And Engineering20computer networking
Production Trades17welding, cabinetmaking
Law9legal assistant
Construction Trades8carpentry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy7rehabilitation
Agricultural Science And Management5agricultural management
Office And Administration0general office occupations

Number of programs and degrees for Western Dakota Technical Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree17711
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years13110
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years296

Student Body

In 2007, Western Dakota Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 1,036 students (885 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men52%
Women48%
Full-Time77%
Part-Time23%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White81%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian12%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1921%
20-2120%
22-2414%
25-2916%
30-348%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%

Western Dakota Technical Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time40 %
Part-Time28 %

Western Dakota Technical Institute Room and Board (2007)

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.

Western Dakota Technical Institute Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total93692298%66672%
Men493491100%34670%
Women44343197%32074%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Western Dakota Technical Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,284
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,284
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Western Dakota Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1017000)

Western Dakota Technical Institute Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3223

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year4$41,4255$42,942
All faculty totalcalendar year4$41,4255$42,942

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year28$35,46518$34,306
All faculty totalacademic year28$35,46518$34,306

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Western Dakota Technical Institute Degree Programs (2007)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other

Western Dakota Technical Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Western Dakota Technical Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Western Dakota Technical Institute Number of degree programs
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Western Dakota Technical Institute % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Western Dakota Technical Institute Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Western Dakota Technical Institute Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Western Dakota Technical Institute % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Western Dakota Technical Institute Male % of student body
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Western Dakota Technical Institute % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Western Dakota Technical Institute % of degrees in engineering technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career 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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