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The Lake Area Technical Institute was established in 1965 in Watertown, South Dakota. The campus of the college consists of 10 buildings spread across an area of 30 acres. The students of LATI can choose from more than 22 areas of study. LATI also offers a number of online degrees in subjects like computer information systems, mechanical drafting and medical laboratory technology. The college is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Agriculture Division
- Business Division
- Health Division
- Trade and Technical Division
LATI maintains an active student life and sponsors a number of clubs and organizations, including the American Physical Therapy Association, the Post-Secondary Agriculture Student Organization, the Occupational Therapy Assistant Club and the Student Medical Assistants Organization, among others.
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Campus Location230 11th St NE
Watertown, SD 57201-0730
USA
Main Tel: (605) 882-5284
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management, mechanics and repair, production trades, beauty and cosmetology, and science and laboratory technician.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 285 | 22 | | < 1 year certificate | 138 | 5 | | 1-2 year certificate | 49 | 3 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,090 in 2007-2008 (1,245 full-time equivalent). About 52% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 48% of the class. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,583 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Lake Area Technical Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 59% | | Women | 53% | | All | 56% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (42 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Production Operations
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (35 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (48 awarded) - Banking and Financial Support Services
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (23 awarded) - Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Engineering Technology
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (38 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (72 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (52 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (49 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (14 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
PRODUCTION TRADES (46 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (11 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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