2-Year School
Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SD
2,055
Students
7,919
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
Small town
Setting
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Lake Area Technical Institute 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
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
Director of Student Services
Email: straitl@lakeareatech.edu
Phone: 605-882-5284
Fax: 605-882-6299
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agricultural Business And Management |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Banking And Financial Support Services |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Construction Trades | Associate | Bachelors |
| Building Construction Technology |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Construction Engineering Technology |
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| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
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| Robotics Technology |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technology |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Dental Assisting |
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| Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic) |
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| Medical/clinical Assistant |
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| Occupational Therapist Assistant |
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| Physical Therapy Technology |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology |
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| Autobody/collision And Repair Technology |
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| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology |
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| Diesel Mechanics Technology |
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| Engine Machinist |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Precision Production | Associate | Bachelors |
| Machine Tool Technology |
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| Welding Technology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Construction/heavy Equipment/earthmoving Equipment Operation |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,055
Enrolled
Applying
25
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| 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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| ACT Composite | 19 | 17 | 21 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
3,480
In-state
3,480
Out-of-state
Fees
2,884
Full-time student fees
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
7,919
Avg. Financial Aid Package
8,033
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,844
Avg. Loan Aid
976
Avg. Grant Aid
4,948
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
54%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,055
Total undergrad students
0%
International Students
19%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.63% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0.73% |
| White or Caucasian | 91.02% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.34% |
| Other | 2.75% |
Gender
Male (54.16%)
Female (45.84%)
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 and Polar Plunge
Career Search Expo and Polar Plunge
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:
Campus Crusades, Campus Activities Board, Student Voice, Student Ambassador and SkillsUSA
Campus Crusades, Campus Activities Board, Student Voice, Student Ambassador and SkillsUSA
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
partnership with local police department
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Football | |
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 |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Faculty
157
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 109
Part-time - 48
Male - 89
Female - 68