Western Dakota Technical College

https://www.wdt.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,472

2023 Average Net Price

$13,723

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,047

49% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.1%

86 Graduates

About

Western Dakota Technical College is a higher education institution located in Pennington County, SD. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Dakota Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 degrees awarded), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (17 degrees), and Welding Technology (12 degrees).

In 2023, 431 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Dakota Technical College. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (362 degrees), 11.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Dakota Technical College is $3,472, which is $−4,781 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Dakota Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 424 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Dakota Technical College is $3,472, which is $4,781 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,723.

In 2023, 41% of undergraduate students attending Western Dakota Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,472

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Western Dakota Technical College was $3,472. The cost of tuition at Western Dakota Technical College is $−4,781 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western Dakota Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,723

2023 Value

3.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Western Dakota Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,723. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Western Dakota Technical College grew by 3.66%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Dakota Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,500

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Dakota Technical College was of $13,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 20.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 31.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western Dakota Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Western Dakota Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 48.1% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Dakota Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Dakota Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 424 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western Dakota Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,047 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Western Dakota Technical College is 513 students and the part-time enrollment is 534. This means that 49% 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 79.6% White, 8.98% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.06% Hispanic or Latino, 1.81% Asian, 1.43% Black or African American, 1.05% Two or More Races, and 0.287% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Dakota Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.9%), followed by White Female (37.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Male (6.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Dakota Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,047 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Dakota Technical College is 513 and the part-time enrollment is 534. This means that 49% of students enrolled at Western Dakota Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Dakota Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 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.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Dakota Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
833 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
94 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
53 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Dakota Technical College is 79.6% White, 8.98% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.06% Hispanic or Latino, 1.81% Asian, 1.43% Black or African American, 1.05% Two or More Races, and 0.287% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 17 students (1.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 101 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 (362 degrees awarded). There were 11.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (32 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Dakota Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (17 degrees) and Welding Technology (12 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (43 degrees awarded), Library Science (4 degrees), and Construction (24 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 (1,454,796 people), Medical & health services managers (157,474 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,332 people), Pharmacists (133,617 people), and Other managers (108,692 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Dakota Technical College in 2023 are Precision Production (43 degrees awarded), Library Science (4 degrees), Construction (24 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Western Dakota Technical College are Precision Production (43 degrees awarded), Library Science (4 degrees), Construction (24 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,490,404 people), Outpatient care centers (239,343 people), Elementary & secondary schools (231,331 people), Offices of physicians (203,543 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (144,938 people).

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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
31 degrees awarded
General Health Services
21 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Western Dakota Technical College was Registered Nursing with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Western Dakota Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

165

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

266

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 165 degrees were awarded to men at Western Dakota Technical College, which is 0.62 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (266).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Dakota Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Western Dakota Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 9 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Western Dakota Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 6 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 43% 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 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Western Dakota Technical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
362 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Dakota Technical College is white (362 degrees awarded). There were 11.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (32 degrees).

0.928% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
226 degrees awarded
White Male
136 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Dakota Technical College is white female (226 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (136 degrees).

Operations

Western Dakota Technical College employs 53 Instructors. Most academics at Western Dakota Technical College are Female Instructor (27), and Male Instructor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Dakota Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 19 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.95M

2023 Salaries

16.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Western Dakota Technical College paid a median of $7.95M in salaries, a 16.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.26% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.29% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.56M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Western Dakota Technical College paid a total of $3.56M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Dakota Technical College was Instructor with 53 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Dakota Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Dakota Technical College was Female Instructor with 27 employees, and Male Instructor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western Dakota Technical College.

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