Overview

Lake Area Technical College is a 2-year institution located in Watertown, SD, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1201 Arrow Avenue
PO Box 730
Watertown, SD  57201
United States

Contact Ms. LuAnn Strait
Director of Student Services
Email: straitl@lakeareatech.edu
Phone: 605-882-5284
Fax: 605-882-6299

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Banking And Financial Support Services
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building Construction Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Robotics Technology/technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Dental Assisting/assistant
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Medical/clinical Assistant
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/technician
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist
Welding Technology/welder
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Construction/heavy Equipment/earthmoving Equipment Operation

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,190

Enrolled

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.06

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	19	17	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

3,720

In-state

3,720

Out-of-state

3,720

In-district

Fees

2,998

Full-time student fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

8,760

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,254

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,927

Avg. Loan Aid

2,575

Avg. Grant Aid

6,289

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

53.16%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,190

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.33%
Black or African American	1.05%
White or Caucasian	88.35%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.66%
Asian	1.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.22%
Other	3.77%

Gender

Male (51.51%)

Female (48.49%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Career Search Expo, Intramurals and Kick Off Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
CRU, Student Voice, Student Ambassador, SkillsUSA and Campus Activities Board

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
partnership with local police department

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Bowling		No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Softball		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Bowling		No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Softball		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

156

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 116

Part-time - 40

Male - 93

Female - 63