Southeast Technical College is a public community college located in Sioux Falls, SD. It offers 71 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southeast Technical College is $7,650 for South Dakota residents and $7,650 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of South Dakota public community colleges' average ($7,475).

The school has 2,453 students, which is higher than South Dakota community collleges' average (1,032). In addition, 401 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1, which is lower 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 Southeast 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.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$7,650$7,650
Books & Supplies$2,400
On-Campus Living Costs$12,910
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,910
Average Financial Aid$3,161
Cost of Attendance$22,960$22,960
After Financial Aid$19,799$19,799
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Southeast Technical College$7,650$7,650
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

Southeast Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2843NOT 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.

What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass ManagementNOT OFFERED 14 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 21 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 28 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/SurveyingNOT OFFERED 13 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 16 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED 27 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber6 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder24 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Assisting/Assistant20 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder7 completers
 10 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant18 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant7 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 6 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 25 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Public HealthNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 49 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training110 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 60 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Accounting 22 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping9 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services1 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED 17 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED 1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 25 completers
 NOT OFFERED
InsuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,453 students at Southeast Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,083 male students and 1,298 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.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,3811,2801,101
Male Students1,083741342
Female Students1,298539759

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,453 total students, 996 students enrolled through distance learning (401 students enrolled exclusively and 595 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,453
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses401
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses595
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,457

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Southeast Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone605-367-6175
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$7,650
Out-of-State$7,650
Student Population »2,453 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »58%
Transfer-out Rate8%
Retention Rate72% (Full-time)
67% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,161
Students to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)