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Western Dakota Technical Institute, South Dakota

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, South Dakota. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Western Dakota Technical Institute top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study engineering technician, nutrition and exercise therapy, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Western Dakota Technical Institute Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Students at Western Dakota Technical Institute benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 1,043 students (898 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

Contacting Western Dakota Technical Institute

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Western Dakota Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair46autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, electrical installation and repair
Medical Support And Technology45pharmacy tech, clinical and medical lab science, surgical tech
Business And Management45marketing, accounting
Engineering Technician43architectural drafting, electromechanical tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine19licensed practical nurse
Production Trades18welding, cabinetmaking
Medical Adminstration17medical transcription, medical secretary
Law16legal assistant
Security And Law Enforcement14criminal justice and police
Computer Science And Engineering14computer networking
Construction Trades12carpentry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy9rehabilitation
Agricultural Science And Management6agricultural management

Number of programs and degrees for Western Dakota Technical Institute in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree16210
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years917
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years516

Student Body

In 2005, Western Dakota Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 1,043 students (898 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men56%
Women44%
Full-Time76%
Part-Time24%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White82%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian11%
Other Races3%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Dakota88%
Wyoming3%
Nebraska2%
North Dakota1%
Wisconsin1%
Colorado1%

Western Dakota Technical Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time8 %

Western Dakota Technical Institute Room and Board (2005)

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 (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total93460264%46277%
Men45327260%25895%
Women48133069%20462%

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

Admissions Phone Number: (605) 394-4034

Western Dakota Technical Institute Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year1*5$40,228
All faculty totalcalendar year1*5$40,228

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year32$32,44920$32,713
All faculty totalacademic year32$32,44920$32,713

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

Western Dakota Technical Institute Degree Programs (2005)

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 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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

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 10%Western Dakota Technical Institute Number of degree programs
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Western Dakota Technical Institute % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Western Dakota Technical Institute % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Western Dakota Technical Institute % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Western Dakota Technical Institute % of degrees in production trades
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Western Dakota Technical Institute Male % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Western Dakota Technical Institute Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Western Dakota Technical Institute % of degrees in engineering technician
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Western Dakota Technical Institute Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Western Dakota Technical Institute % of students from other states
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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