Western Dakota Technical Institute
Western Dakota Technical Institute is one of the five public 2-year colleges in South Dakota. The campus is located in a rural area, in Rapid City.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,050 students attend the school. Every year 31% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Western Dakota Technical Institute's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,648, and fees were $3,712. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $3,648 and $3,712 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students1,050 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 43 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 272 miles radius of Western Dakota Technical Institute
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Western Nebraska Community College
154 miles away |
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Casper College
180 miles away |
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Sheridan College
191 miles away |
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Miles Community College
206 miles away |
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Laramie County Community College
221 miles away |
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Northeastern Junior College
237 miles away |
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Mid-Plains Community College
239 miles away |
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Morgan Community College
265 miles away |
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Aims Community College
266 miles away |
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Central Wyoming College
272 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1983 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $114/credit | |
| In State Students | $114/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $114/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,130 | $5,130 | $5,130 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,980 | $7,980 | $7,980 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,250 | $14,250 | $14,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Western Dakota Technical Institute's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 58% | $4,136 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $2,178 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $2,418 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $1,279 |
| Federal Student Loans | 70% | $5,664 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $10,000 |
$13,114
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,166 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,540 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,652 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,393 |
| Over $110,000$17,113 |
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Student Population
1,050
Undergrads
0
Graduates
544
Women
506
Men
59%
Full-time
41%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
77% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Dakota state board of nursing.
