Lake Area Technical College
Public, 2-year
1201 Arrow Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201-0730
Quick Facts
1,710
Total Enrollment
64%
Graduation Rate
$43,659
Median Earnings (6yr)
$6,718
In-State Tuition
$14,826
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Lake Area Technical College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 1201 Arrow Avenue |
| City | Watertown, SD |
| ZIP Code | 57201-0730 |
| County | Codington County |
President/Chief Administrator: Tiffany Sanderson (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
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Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,710 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 46% |
| Male | 54% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 90.6% |
| Black | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.1% |
| Unknown | 0.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 11.9% |
| Part-Time Students | 18.6% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$6,718
In-State Tuition
$6,718
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,239
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,826
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 26% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 59% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 26% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $12,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $9,888 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $20,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 71% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,281 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,773 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,034 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,925 |
| $110,001+ | $17,310 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$43,659
6 Years After
$45,724
8 Years After
$45,473
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $30,393 | 75th percentile: $57,920
Earnings by Family Income Background
$39,898
Low Income
$43,948
Middle Income
$47,022
High Income
Student Outcomes
83%
Part-Time Retention
64%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,462
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,431
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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