Lake Area Technical College
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$3,630
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About Lake Area Technical College
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 2,217, and admissions are selective. The college has an average graduation rate of 68% and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $3,630.
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- #7 Ranked in Best Online Community Colleges
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
44%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
89%
Unknown
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
3%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
0%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
49%
Socio-economic diversity
38% 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
6
Total Online Enrollment
978
Percent of Programs Online
85% On-campus
15% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 17% online
Associate 15% online
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
74%
State Grant Aid
9%
Institution Grant Aid
21%
Pell Grant
38%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$12k
Average student debt after graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
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Degrees Awarded by Program
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