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
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations		×
Agricultural Business And Management, General	×	×
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation		×
Agricultural Production Operations, General		×
Animal/livestock Husbandry And Production		×
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		×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist		×
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

2,321

Enrolled

Applying

3.21

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
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	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	19	16	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,020

In-state

4,020

Out-of-state

4,020

In-district

Fees

3,830

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

10,601

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,260

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,000

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,832

Avg. Loan Aid

4,464

Avg. Grant Aid

8,055

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

51.99%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,321

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

21%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (51.23%)

Female (48.77%)

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

Most popular organizations:
Student Ambassadors and Student Voice

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
Table Tennis	No	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
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Faculty

151

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 120

Part-time - 31

Male - 79

Female - 72