Western Dakota Technical College

https://www.wdt.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,596
3.57% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$12,277
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
1,164
45.6% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
54.2%
84 Graduates

About

Western Dakota Technical College is a higher education institution located in Pennington County, SD. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Dakota Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (54 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (15 degrees), and Dental Assisting (11 degrees).

In 2024, 327 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Dakota Technical College. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (263 degrees), 9.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Dakota Technical College is $3,596, which is $−4,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Dakota Technical College is $3,596, which is $4,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,277.

In 2024, 47% of undergraduate students attending Western Dakota Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,596
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Dakota Technical College was $3,596. The cost of tuition at Western Dakota Technical College is $−4,588 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$12,277
2024 Value
10.5%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Western Dakota Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,277. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Western Dakota Technical College grew by 10.5%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,500
Room and Board
$1,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Dakota Technical College was of $10,500 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 22.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 33.3% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

47%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Western Dakota Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 14.6% with respect to 2023, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Western Dakota Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,164 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Western Dakota Technical College is 531 students and the part-time enrollment is 633. This means that 45.6% of students enrolled at Western Dakota Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Dakota Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.3% White, 7.82% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.38% Two or More Races, 1.37% Black or African American, 1.12% Asian, and 0.0859% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Dakota Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.5%), followed by White Female (35.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Male (6.23%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.6%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Dakota Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,164 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Dakota Technical College is 531 and the part-time enrollment is 633. This means that 45.6% of students enrolled at Western Dakota Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

67%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Dakota Technical College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Western Dakota Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    888 enrolled students
  2. American Indian or Alaska Native
    91 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    71 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Dakota Technical College is 76.3% White, 7.82% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.38% Two or More Races, 1.37% Black or African American, 1.12% Asian, and 0.0859% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 32 students (2.75%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 39 more women than men received degrees from Western Dakota Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College is white (263 degrees awarded). There were 9.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (27 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Dakota Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (54 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (15 degrees) and Dental Assisting (11 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Dakota Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (32 degrees awarded), Construction (24 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Dakota Technical College are Registered nurses (1,492,584 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,429 people), Pharmacists (134,360 people), and Other managers (114,899 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Dakota Technical College in 2024 are Precision Production (32 degrees awarded), Construction (24 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (26 degrees), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), and Health (152 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Dakota Technical College are Chief executives & legislators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Western Dakota Technical College are Precision Production (32 degrees awarded), Construction (24 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (26 degrees), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), and Health (152 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Dakota Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,599,692 people), Outpatient care centers (277,459 people), Elementary & secondary schools (258,672 people), Offices of physicians (201,137 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (156,107 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Dakota Technical College are Precision Production (32 degrees awarded), Construction (24 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (26 degrees), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), and Health (152 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Dakota Technical College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    54 degrees awarded
  2. Welding Technology
    15 degrees awarded
  3. Dental Assisting
    11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Dakota Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 54 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

144
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
183
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Western Dakota Technical College, which is 0.787 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (183).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Western Dakota Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 7.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Western Dakota Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 12.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

48%
100% Completion Time
53%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 48% of students graduating from Western Dakota Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    263 degrees awarded
  2. American Indian or Alaska Native
    27 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Dakota Technical College is white (263 degrees awarded). There were 9.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (27 degrees).

0.917% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    150 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    113 degrees awarded
  3. American Indian or Alaska Native Female
    15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Dakota Technical College is white female (150 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (113 degrees).

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Operations

Western Dakota Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $250k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 307k (123%) compared to the 13.1% average return (853k on 6.52M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Western Dakota Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 16.2M. Western Dakota Technical College employs 54 Instructors. Most academics at Western Dakota Technical College are Male Instructor (28), and Female Instructor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Dakota Technical College are: Management, with 17 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Endowment

$250k
2024 Endowment

Western Dakota Technical College has an endowment valued at about $250k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Dakota Technical College grew 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.27M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$7.39M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Western Dakota Technical College paid a median of $7.39M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($16.2M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$3.69M
Instructional Salaries
54
Number of Employees

In 2024, Western Dakota Technical College paid a total of $3.69M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 49.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Dakota Technical College were Management with 17 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

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