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Western Dakota Technical College

Rapid City, SD 2-Year Public

Western Dakota Technical Institute Admissions

It is not competitive to get into Western Dakota Technical Institute.

Check in with Western Dakota Technical Institute's admissions department for more information on applying.

Western Dakota Technical Institute Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Western Dakota Technical Institute's admissions stats.

Western Dakota Technical Institute 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 2.9
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 0%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 41%
Waitlist Yes

Western Dakota Technical Institute Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Western Dakota Technical Institute.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I Info Not Available
Early Decision II
Early Action No
Regular Decision Yes 8 25

Want to Apply Early to Western Dakota Technical Institute?


Western Dakota Technical Institute may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Western Dakota Technical Institute directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Western Dakota Technical Institute Admissions


Is Western Dakota Technical Institute Challenging To Get Into?

Getting into Western Dakota Technical Institute is not competitive. Western Dakota Technical Institute has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Western Dakota Technical Institute **accepted .

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Western Dakota Technical Institute, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores. Admissions to law enforcement program, practical nursing program, surgical technology program is program moderately difficult.

Transferring to Western Dakota Technical Institute

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Western Dakota Technical Institute

Western Dakota Technical Institute has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Western Dakota Technical Institute Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out. What does Western Dakota Technical Institute consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Western Dakota Technical Institute for more information on admission factors.

Western Dakota Technical Institute Application Requirements

To apply to Western Dakota Technical Institute, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Western Dakota Technical Institute's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) 2
Interview
Letter(s) of Recommendation 3
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Western Dakota Technical Institute?

Students admitted to Western Dakota Technical Institute have an average unweighted GPA of 2.9.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Western Dakota Technical Institute is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 0% of Western Dakota Technical Institute's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 41% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

More Information on Transferring to Western Dakota Technical Institute

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Western Dakota Technical Institute. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Western Dakota Technical Institute during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Western Dakota Technical Institute Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Western Dakota Technical Institute?

❌ Students who are admitted to Western Dakota Technical Institute must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Western Dakota Technical Institute accept transfer credits?

✅ Western Dakota Technical Institute accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Western Dakota Technical Institute accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Western Dakota Technical Institute?

✅ Western Dakota Technical Institute is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Western Dakota Technical Institute?

🟨 Western Dakota Technical Institute may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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Western Dakota Technical Institute Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Open Admission

Unknown

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Western Dakota Technical Institute Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 25

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Western Dakota Technical Institute is Aug 25.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Western Dakota Technical Institute is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Western Dakota Technical Institute SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Western Dakota Technical Institute GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

2.93

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Western Dakota Technical Institute, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 2.93. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,267

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

Unknown

Out-of-State

Unknown

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 25
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