Western Dakota Technical College
Public, 2-year
800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703-4018
Quick Facts
733
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
$36,971
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,008
In-State Tuition
$14,631
Avg Net Price
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Western Dakota Technical College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 800 Mickelson Dr |
| City | Rapid City, SD |
| ZIP Code | 57703-4018 |
| County | Pennington County |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Ann Bolman (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 733 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 46% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 75.3% |
| Black | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 12.8% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.3% |
| Unknown | 0.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 28.6% |
| Part-Time Students | 31.9% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,008
In-State Tuition
$8,008
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,885
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,631
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 28% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 35% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 28% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $15,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $9,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $19,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 48% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,321 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,375 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,398 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,725 |
| $110,001+ | $19,914 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$36,971
6 Years After
$37,962
8 Years After
$40,240
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $22,088 | 75th percentile: $51,461
Earnings by Family Income Background
$33,537
Low Income
$40,788
Middle Income
$42,147
High Income
Student Outcomes
67%
Part-Time Retention
53%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,714
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$7,029
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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