School Information

35.8
Total Enrollment 1,291
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Lake Area Technical Institute

http://www.lakeareatech.edu
230 11th St NE, Watertown, South Dakota 57201-0730
(605) 882-5284

The Lake Area Technical Institute Foundation actively supports Lake Area Technical Institute in providing superior, technical education which leads to career opportunities for its students.

General Information
Institution Type 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Lake Area Technical Institute, 87.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 55.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $2,878), and 78% receive loans ($4,731 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,200.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Lake Area Technical Institute is $9,078 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,476 people applied to Lake Area Technical Institute. Of the applicants, 60.0% were admitted (60.0% male & 59.0% female ) and 82.0% accepted (82.0% male and 81.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     69.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     64.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     76.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline March 4 th
Admissions Office Phone 605-882-5284
Admissions Office Email https://www.lakeareatech.edu/future/admissions/contact.asp
Admissions Office Address PO Box 730 230, 11th Street NE, Watertown, SD 57201
Admissions Transfer URL https://www.lakeareatech.edu/future/admissions/transfer.html
Admissions Website https://www.lakeareatech.edu/future/admissions/apply.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.lakeareatech.edu
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to Lake Area Technical Institute, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Lake Area Technical Institute Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 33
Agricultural Business and Management, General 14
Agricultural Production Operations, General 19
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 34
Banking and Financial Support Services 7
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 27
Computer and information sciences and support services 11
Computer Science 11
Construction trades 25
Carpentry/Carpenter 25
Engineering technologies/technicians 38
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 18
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 13
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 2
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 0
Robotics Technology/Technician 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 98 50
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 10
Dental Assisting/Assistant 37 5
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 54
Medical/Clinical Assistant 7 9
Occupational Therapist Assistant 10
Physical Therapist Assistant 16
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8 74
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 8 3
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 23
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 48
Natural resources and conservation 4 4
Environmental Science 4 4
Personal and culinary services 35
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 35
Precision production 30 10
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 9
Welding Technology/Welder 30 1
Public administration and social service professions 15 17
Human Services, General 15 17
 
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