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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.
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Campus Location800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid 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. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, production trades, and engineering technician.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Numerous part-time students.
- 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
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 138 | 11 | | 1-2 year certificate | 131 | 10 | | 2-4 year degree | 26 | 6 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,036 in 2007-2008 (996 full-time equivalent). About 56% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 44% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 91% are full-time and 9% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,514 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid: Western Dakota 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 | 98% | | Women | 95% | | All | 97% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (36 awarded) - Accounting
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (21 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
LAW (10 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (32 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (29 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (65 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (31 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded) - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (22 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Security and Protective Services
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