Overview

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

Location & Contact

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

Contact Eric Schultz
Director of Enrollment
Email: Eric.Schultz@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		×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management		×
Family And Community Services		×
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		×
Surgical Technology/technologist		×
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		×
Social Work		×
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

2,312

Enrolled

Applying

3.13

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	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

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

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

3,900

In-state

3,900

Out-of-state

3,900

In-district

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

10,777

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,361

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,050

Avg. Loan Aid

4,629

Avg. Grant Aid

8,183

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

47.76%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,312

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

20%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.76%
Black or African American	1.88%
White or Caucasian	88.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.7%
Asian	0.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.39%
Two or more races	0.06%
Other	3.04%

Gender

Male (51.25%)

Female (48.75%)

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:
Kick-Off Day and BIG Job Fair

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Riflery	No		No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Riflery	No		No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Faculty

144

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 115

Part-time - 29

Male - 65

Female - 79