Lake Area Technical College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Lake Area Technical College
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Lake Area Technical College is a small public college located on a rural campus in Watertown, South Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,238, and admissions are selective. The college has an average graduation rate of 70% and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $3,720.
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- #1 Ranked in Best Online Associate in Computer Science Programs 2024
- #7 Ranked in Best Online Community Colleges
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
70% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores--
High school transcriptRequired
High school rank--
Letter of recommendation--
High school GPA--
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep program--
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
51%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
73%
Unknown
2%
Black
1%
Hispanic
1%
Two or more races
0%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
1,137
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.51% online, 49% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
82% On-campus
18% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates30% online
Associate10% online
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
99%
State Grant Aid
13%
Institution Grant Aid
22%
Pell Grant
39%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$12k
Average student debtafter graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|
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