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Western Dakota Technical College
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Annual Tuition
$8,008
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
52.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$40,240
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Western Dakota Technical College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Rapid City, SD. With a competitive tuition profile of $8,008, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 52.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$16,016
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.6 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$10,240
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$86,384
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$188,784
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Western Dakota Technical College is $15,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$8,008
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
66.9%
Success
52.9%
In-State Cost
$8,008
Age 25+ Students
28.6%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 8
Working at 6yr
667 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Rapid City
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$788
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$886
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,163
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Rapid City metropolitan area.