Lake Area Technical College is a public community college located in Watertown, SD. It offers 48 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 6 programs).
It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees of Lake Area Technical College is $6,718 for South Dakota residents and $6,718 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of South Dakota public community colleges' average ($7,475).
The school has 2,179 students, which is higher than South Dakota community collleges' average (986). In addition, 470 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (11 to 1) of South Dakota community colleges.
2024 Tuition & Fees
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lake Area Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Dakota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.
In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Tuition & Fees | $6,718 | $6,718 |
Books & Supplies | $1,200 | |
Off-Campus Living Costs | $12,750 | |
Average Financial Aid | $6,367 | |
Cost of Attendance | $20,668 | $20,668 |
After Financial Aid | $14,301 | $14,301 |
South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State Students | |
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Lake Area Technical College | $6,718 | $6,718 |
Public Community Colleges in South Dakota | $7,475 | $7,475 |
Public Community Colleges in U.S. | $4,992 | $8,639 |
Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study
Lake Area Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
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Online Programs | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Total Programs | 20 | 28 | NOT OFFERED |
The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Agricultural Business and Management | NOT OFFERED | 104 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Environmental Science | 4 completers |
4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | 31 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 28 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 11 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Robotics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 5 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 22 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED | 14 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Human Services | NOT OFFERED | 20 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Building Construction Technology | NOT OFFERED | 20 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 21 completers |
13 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 27 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 89 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 4 completers |
4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | NOT OFFERED | 9 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Welding Technology/Welder | 34 completers |
18 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | NOT OFFERED | 8 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 15 completers |
7 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Dental Assisting/Assistant | 20 completers |
9 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 4 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 14 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 22 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 5 completers |
7 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 7 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 3 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 46 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 78 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Banking and Financial Support Services | NOT OFFERED | 27 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED | 62 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Student Population
There are 2,179 students at Lake Area Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,122 male students and 1,116 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Total | Full-Time | Part-time | |
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Total | 2,238 | 1,526 | 712 |
Male Students | 1,122 | 881 | 241 |
Female Students | 1,116 | 645 | 471 |
Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment
Of the 2,179 total students, 1,094 students enrolled through distance learning (470 students enrolled exclusively and 624 enrolled in some online courses).
Total Enrollment | 2,179 | |
---|---|---|
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 470 | |
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 624 | |
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 1,085 |
School Profile and Academic Overview
The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Lake Area Technical College.
Type | 2-4 year, public |
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Address | 1201 Arrow Avenue, Watertown, SD |
Phone | 605-882-5284 |
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) » | In-State$6,718 Out-of-State$6,718 |
Student Population » | 2,179 Total Enrollment |
Graduation Rate » | 64% |
Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
Retention Rate | 83% (Full-time) 69% (Part-time) |
Average Financial Aid » | $6,367 |
Students to Faculty | 17:1 (5.88%) |