Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $8,008 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,008 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $20,885 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,631 | State avg: $16,583. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 27.86% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 35.04% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western Dakota Technical College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,008
Room and board
$9,300
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$2,700
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$20,885
Average net price
$14,631
Average aid coverage
30%
$6,254 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western Dakota Technical College pays approximately $14,631 per year after grants and aid. This is below the South Dakota average of $16,583 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western Dakota Technical College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to South Dakota and national averages.
Western Dakota Technical College net price
$14,631
South Dakota average
$16,583
National average
$17,506
Western Dakota Technical College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,008 and average net price at $14,631. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,008
Current net price
$14,631
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Western Dakota Technical College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$40,240
Undergraduates
733
10-Year Median Earnings - Western Dakota Technical College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western Dakota Technical College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western Dakota Technical College?
Undergraduates
733
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
27.86%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
35.04%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 27.86% of Western Dakota Technical College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 35.04% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western Dakota Technical College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Western Dakota Technical College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western Dakota Technical College is listed at 800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703-4018. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Western Dakota Technical College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Dakota Technical College | Not available | $8,008 | $14,631 | $40,240 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | 85.25% | $14,800 | $20,380 | $72,257 |
| Augustana University | 59.25% | $39,190 | $24,723 | $59,217 |
| South Dakota State University | 98.71% | $12,809 | $18,219 | $55,070 |
| University of Sioux Falls | 82.08% | $20,740 | $20,874 | $54,521 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Western Dakota Technical College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Western Dakota Technical College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Western Dakota Technical College tuition?
Western Dakota Technical College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,008.
What is Western Dakota Technical College's average net price?
Western Dakota Technical College's average net price in the local dataset is $14,631.
What is Western Dakota Technical College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,240 for Western Dakota Technical College.
Is Western Dakota Technical College accredited?
Western Dakota Technical College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Western Dakota Technical College?
The local dataset lists 733 undergraduate students at Western Dakota Technical College.
What percentage of Western Dakota Technical College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western Dakota Technical College in the local dataset is 27.86%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western Dakota Technical College?
The federal loan rate for Western Dakota Technical College in the local dataset is 35.04%.
Where should I verify Western Dakota Technical College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western Dakota Technical College or the latest official federal education data.