Western Dakota Technical Institute

Western Dakota Technical Institute is a public, state school in a small town setting in Rapid City, South Dakota. Western Dakota Technical Institute was founded in 1968 and enrolls 1,214 undergrads and no graduate students.

Planning to play sports? Western Dakota Technical Institute has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Western Dakota Technical Institute on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Western Dakota Technical Institute on the Student Life page.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by September 1.

2021 Western Dakota Technical Institute Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	54%
Average GPA	2.7
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	0.9%
In-State Tuition	$1,815
Out-of-State	$1,815
Percent of Need Met	66%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$12,225

Is Western Dakota Technical Institute a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Western Dakota Technical Institute offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Western Dakota Technical Institute Acceptance Rate 2021

It is not competitive to get into Western Dakota Technical Institute. Western Dakota Technical Institute admitted 54% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 752 students applied to Western Dakota Technical Institute and 403 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Western Dakota Technical Institute

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Western Dakota Technical Institute, around 63% return for the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Western Dakota Technical Institute Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 73% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Western Dakota Technical Institute grads is $30,472 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Western Dakota Technical Institute's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Western Dakota Technical Institute's endowment was valued at $200000 thousand in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Western Dakota Technical Institute spends about $6,569 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Dakota Technical Institute

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Western Dakota Technical Institute meets 66% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Western Dakota Technical Institute full-time are awarded $12,225 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Dakota Technical Institute. Based on this information, how does Western Dakota Technical Institute sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Western Dakota Technical Institute a good school for you?

If Western Dakota Technical Institute seems like a school you want to apply to, click the heart button to save it to your college list.

Still Doing Your Research?

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Admissions

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

Western Dakota Technical Institute Community Forums

Then use the college admissions predictor to take a data science look at your chances of getting into some of the most selective schools in the U.S.

Where is Western Dakota Technical Institute Located?

Western Dakota Technical Institute is located in the small town setting of Rapid City, South Dakota.

If you want to see Western Dakota Technical Institute for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Rapid City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Rapid City Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Western Dakota Technical Institute and Rapid City are like without leaving home.

Considering Colleges and Universities in South Dakota?

See a full list of colleges in South Dakota and save your favorites to your college list.