US Colleges
Home › States › South Dakota › Western Dakota Technical College

Western Dakota Technical College

Western Dakota Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Rapid City, SD. It enrolls about 1,047 students.

FieldValue
TypePublic 2-year
Controlpublic
Level2-year
LocationRapid City, SD 57703
CountyPennington County
Enrollment1,047
Acceptance rate—
Applicants / admitted—
In-state tuition & fees$8,008
Out-of-state tuition & fees$8,008
Graduation rate (150%)—
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate67%
Average net price (after aid)$13,723
Campus settingCity: Small
Size category1,000 - 4,999
Highest degree offeredAssociate's degree
Websitehttps://www.wdt.edu/
Phone6057182400

Admissions

This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $8,008 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Cost after financial aid

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,723 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.

Family incomeAverage net price
Under $30,000$11,321
$30,001–48,000$14,375
$48,001–75,000$16,398
$75,001–110,000$20,725
Over $110,000$19,914

Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.

Outcomes

A 150% graduation rate is not reported for this institution in the 2023 collection — common for very small, new or specialised institutions.

Where it is

Western Dakota Technical College is in Rapid City, SD, Pennington County. Its coordinates are 44.0766, -103.1795.

Nearby institutions

The Salon Professional Academy 2 km · Rapid CitySouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2 km · Rapid CityPaul Mitchell the School-Rapid City 4 km · Rapid CityNational American University-Rapid City 8 km · Rapid CityNational American University-Ellsworth 10 km · Box ElderBlack Hills State University 72 km · Spearfish

Related

All colleges in South Dakota · Search colleges · Guides to reading these numbers

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Western Dakota Technical College?

Western Dakota Technical College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.

How much does Western Dakota Technical College cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $8,008 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Western Dakota Technical College?

About 1,047 students are enrolled.