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Western Dakota Technical College
Western Dakota Technical College
RAPID CITY, SD . 2 Year 3.9
#709 in Best Colleges in America
800 MICKELSON DR RAPID CITY, SD 57703

Overview

Western Dakota Technical College is a public institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota. It offers a range of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in technical and trade fields such as healthcare, business, and applied sciences. The college is known for its career-focused, hands-on training that prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce. It provides smaller class sizes for personalized learning and has strong ties with local industries for internships and job placements. Beyond academics, Western Dakota Technical College offers a variety of student services and fosters a supportive and engaging campus community.

Rankings

  • 187

    #187 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 4

    #4 in Best Community Colleges in South Dakota

  • Best Community Colleges in America 187 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • B+Value
  • B Diversity
  • B+Safety
  • A Student Life
  • B+Location

Majors

  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    42 Graduates
  • Welding
    25 Graduates
  • Phlebotomy Technician
    20 Graduates
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    19 Graduates
  • Plumbing
    19 Graduates
  • Nursing
    18 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    18 Graduates
  • Business
    17 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    17 Graduates
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
    16 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    6
  • Online Associates Programs
    4
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,968
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    57%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    593 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    699
  • Undergrads Over 25
    28%
  • Pell Grant
    56%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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