Western Dakota Technical College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 753 students.
About This School
Western Dakota Technical College is a public institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota with approximately 753 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,670 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Western Dakota Technical Institute is a public community college in Rapid City, South Dakota. It has an enrollment of 1,324 and offers 26 associate degree programs.
Worth considering if you want a low-cost, career-focused path — graduates leave with just $9,500 in median debt, which is genuinely low compared to most institutions. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $37,900 a decade out, so this school makes the most sense for students entering fields like welding, healthcare tech, or trades where local demand is strong and a two-year credential opens real doors. If you're chasing a high-earning career that typically requires a bachelor's degree, you'll want to map out a transfer plan from the start.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 35% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (753 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Western Dakota Technical College
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703-4018
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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