Overview

Western Dakota Technical College is a 2-year institution located in Rapid City, SD, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 800 Mickelson Drive
Rapid City, SD  57703
United States

Contact Ms. Jill Elder
Admissions Coordinator
Email: jill.elder@wdt.edu
Phone: 605-718-2411
Fax: 605-394-2204

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Electrician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Environmental Control Technologies/technicians, Other
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Medical Transcription/transcriptionist
Medical/clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/assistant
Surgical Technology/technologist
Library Science	Associate	Bachelors
Library And Archives Assisting
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/welder
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Fire Science/fire-fighting

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,267

Enrolled

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview 3 recommendations
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2

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

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

3,720

In-state

3,720

Out-of-state

3,720

In-district

Fees

3,930

Full-time student fees

8,150

Room & board

5,900

Room only

Financial Aid

13,253

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,969

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,676

Avg. Loan Aid

1,465

Avg. Grant Aid

8,727

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,267

Total Undergrad students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.83%
Black or African American	1.45%
White or Caucasian	79.52%
American Indian or Alaska Native	10.3%
Asian	1.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.4%
Two or more races	2.38%
Other	0.66%

Gender

Male (43.49%)

Female (56.51%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

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

Faculty

104

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 54

Part-time - 50

Male - 45

Female - 59