Southeast Technical Institute

Location and Contact Information

2320 N Career Ave
Sioux 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)

ItemCost
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 Grant42%$2,680
Institutional Grant5%$775
Federal Grant31%$3,176
Pell Grant31%$3,062
Other Federal Grant8%$470
State or Local Grant5%$1,681

Loans% of
Students
Average
Amount
Student Loan75%$5,821
Federal Loan74%$5,451
Other Loan6%$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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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Southeastern Illinois CollegeHarrisburg, IL2,766
2Mayland Community CollegeSpruce Pine, NC1,621
3Western Texas CollegeSnyder, TX2,090
4SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at CobleskillCobleskill, NY2,615
5Linn State Technical CollegeLinn, MO983
6Spoon River CollegeCanton, IL2,124
7Northeastern Junior CollegeSterling, CO2,698
8Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon, VA2,650
9Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk, NE5,140
10Lake Land CollegeMattoon, IL7,107

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate38126
1-2 year certificate1357
2-4 year degree904
< 1 year certificate403

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 (155 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Business/Commerce
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (49 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • System Administration/Administrator
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (70 awarded)

  • 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 (24 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping
  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (74 awarded)

  • 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 (25 awarded)

  • Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

  • Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (144 awarded)

  • 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 (75 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (8 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (16 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies