univstats
  1. Home
  2. Colleges

Western Dakota Technical College

Online Programs
Request Information
Compare to Rivals
Tuition & Fees $8,294
($8,294)
Student Population 1,164
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,941
Graduation Rate 54 %
Students:Faculty 11 : 1

Academic Overview

Western Dakota Technical College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is an Associate's - Public Special Use by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $8,294 for undergraduate students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 1,164 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Western Dakota Technical College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $37,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

Explore Western Dakota Technical College

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Western Dakota Tech's tuition & fees is $8,294 for South Dakota residents and $8,294 for non-residents.
more costs stats
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,294$8,294
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Western Dakota Tech.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,941 and 41% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,164 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Western Dakota Technical College is 54 %
Graduation Rate
54%
Transfer-out Rate for Western Dakota Technical College is 5 %
Transfer-out Rate
5%
Retention Rate for Western Dakota Technical College is 67 %
Retention Rate
67%
Student Population for Western Dakota Technical College is 1,164
Student Population
1,164
Student to Faculty Ratio for Western Dakota Technical College is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,941 at Western Dakota Technical College.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,941

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703-4018
Phone605-718-2400
WEBhttps://www.wdt.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.wdt.edu/wdt-admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.wdt.edu/future-students/apply-today/
Financial Aidhttps://www.wdt.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.wdt.edu/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.wdt.edu/paying-for-school/va-education-benefits-faq/
Disability Servicehttps://www.wdt.edu/current-students/section-504ada-process/

Offered Degrees

Western Dakota Tech offers 46 major programs through online and on-site education where 9 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's253
Less Than 1 Year Certificate52
1-2 Years Certificate164

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Dakota Technical College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Western Dakota Technical College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
Know about South Dakota Colleges