Western Dakota Technical Institute
Location and Contact Information
800 Mickelson DrRapid City, SD 57703-4018
USA
Main Tel: (605) 394-4034
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
The Western Dakota Technical Institute is situated in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is the only technical institute in western South Dakota. Associate's degrees and certificates can be obtained in diverse fields of study, including equine management, field engineering technology, law enforcement technology, practical nursing, business management and computer-aided drafting.
The Western Dakota Technical Institute offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations, including the Business Management and Marketing Career Enhancement Club, the Student Government Association, the Student Chapter of the Black Hills Home Builders Association, the Eagle Feather Society, the Industrial Electronics Club and SKILLS USA-VICA.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering technician, production trades, and computer science and engineering.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,289 |
Financial Aid
Western Dakota Technical Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 84% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 59% | $4,911 |
| Institutional Grant | 8% | $476 |
| Federal Grant | 58% | $4,850 |
| Pell Grant | 53% | $3,298 |
| Other Federal Grant | 33% | $3,339 |
| State or Local Grant | 1% | $2,230 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 74% | $6,808 |
| Federal Loan | 74% | $6,652 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $11,750 |
(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 Western Dakota Technical Institute:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas State Technical College-West Texas | Sweetwater, TX | 1,842 |
| 2 | Texas State Technical College-Marshall | Marshall, TX | 946 |
| 3 | Wichita Area Technical College | Wichita, KS | 1,891 |
| 4 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Goodwell, OK | 1,223 |
| 5 | Mitchell Technical Institute | Mitchell, SD | 756 |
| 6 | Lake Area Technical Institute | Watertown, SD | 1,167 |
| 7 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | 2,707 |
| 8 | Linn State Technical College | Linn, MO | 983 |
| 9 | Flint Hills Technical College | Emporia, KS | 512 |
| 10 | Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | 1,217 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 147 | 13 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 112 | 9 |
| 2-4 year degree | 21 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 51 |
Students
Student enrollment was 959 in 2009-2010 (893 full-time equivalent).
About 54% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 46% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 51% of the student body. About 17% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 85% are full-time and 15% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 62% Women 59% All 60%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agricultural Business and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
TRANSPORTATION
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation