Southeast Technical Institute
Location and Contact Information
2320 N Career AveSioux Falls, SD 57107-1301
USA
Main Tel: (605) 367-7624
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Southeast Technical Institute, also known as STI, is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. It was established in the year 1968. STI is one of the most affordable post-secondary schools of South Dakota. The school has provided more than 30 years of learning excellence to students in the Sioux Falls area and beyond.
STI provides Associate in Applied Science degrees as well as certificates and diplomas to students. The school has an extensive campus with a student population of over 2,300.
STI has an active student life and several campus student organizations. Some of them are the Association of Information Technology Professionals, Civil Engineering Technology Student Organization, Image Concept Network, and International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians. Students of the college participate in intramural basketball, volleyball, and bowling.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management, landscaping and horticulture, media, mechanics and repair, engineering technician, and computer science and engineering.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,390 |
| Room and board | $ 7,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid
Southeast Technical Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 81% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 42% | $2,680 |
| Institutional Grant | 5% | $775 |
| Federal Grant | 31% | $3,176 |
| Pell Grant | 31% | $3,062 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $470 |
| State or Local Grant | 5% | $1,681 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 75% | $5,821 |
| Federal Loan | 74% | $5,451 |
| Other Loan | 6% | $5,202 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southeast Technical Institute:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | 2,766 |
| 2 | Mayland Community College | Spruce Pine, NC | 1,621 |
| 3 | Western Texas College | Snyder, TX | 2,090 |
| 4 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | Cobleskill, NY | 2,615 |
| 5 | Linn State Technical College | Linn, MO | 983 |
| 6 | Spoon River College | Canton, IL | 2,124 |
| 7 | Northeastern Junior College | Sterling, CO | 2,698 |
| 8 | Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon, VA | 2,650 |
| 9 | Northeast Community College | Norfolk, NE | 5,140 |
| 10 | Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL | 7,107 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 381 | 26 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 135 | 7 |
| 2-4 year degree | 90 | 4 |
| < 1 year certificate | 40 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 82 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,138 in 2009-2010 (2,019 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 69% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Southeast Technical Institute provides on-campus housing for 200 of its 2,019 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- System Administration/Administrator
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies