Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,718 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,718 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $18,239 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,826 | State avg: $16,583. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.05% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 59.29% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Lake Area Technical College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,718
Books and supplies
$1,200
Fees and remainder
$10,321
Sticker price
$18,239
Average net price
$14,826
Average aid coverage
19%
$3,413 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Lake Area Technical College pays approximately $14,826 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 Lake Area Technical College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to South Dakota and national averages.
Lake Area Technical College net price
$14,826
South Dakota average
$16,583
National average
$17,506
Lake Area Technical College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,718 and average net price at $14,826. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,718
Current net price
$14,826
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 Lake Area Technical College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$45,473
Undergraduates
1,710
10-Year Median Earnings - Lake Area Technical College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Lake Area Technical College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Lake Area Technical College?
Undergraduates
1,710
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.05%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
59.29%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.05% of Lake Area Technical College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 59.29% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Lake Area 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 :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Lake Area Technical College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Lake Area 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
Lake Area Technical College is listed at 1201 Arrow Ave, Watertown, SD 57201-0730. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Lake Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Area Technical College | Not available | $6,718 | $14,826 | $45,473 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Lake Area Technical College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Lake Area 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 Lake Area Technical College tuition?
Lake Area Technical College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,718.
What is Lake Area Technical College's average net price?
Lake Area Technical College's average net price in the local dataset is $14,826.
What is Lake Area Technical College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,473 for Lake Area Technical College.
Is Lake Area Technical College accredited?
Lake Area Technical College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Lake Area Technical College?
The local dataset lists 1,710 undergraduate students at Lake Area Technical College.
What percentage of Lake Area Technical College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Lake Area Technical College in the local dataset is 26.05%.
What is the federal loan rate at Lake Area Technical College?
The federal loan rate for Lake Area Technical College in the local dataset is 59.29%.
Where should I verify Lake Area Technical College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Lake Area Technical College or the latest official federal education data.