Paying for Western Dakota Tech
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$8,008 ($8,333)
On-campus Living Costs
$12,000
Off-campus Living Costs
$14,400
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$119
The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Dakota Technical College are $8,333 for South Dakota residents and $8,008 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in South Dakota, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $6,334).
The average living cost of the school is $12,000 when a student lives in on-campus housing. When a student lives off-campus, the average living cost is $14,400.
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the Western Dakota Tech's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Dakota Technical College are $8,333 for South Dakota residents and $8,008 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have decreased by 0.96% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,630 | $4,624 |
| 2021 | $3,388 | $4,886 |
| 2022 | $3,472 | $4,860 |
| 2023 | $3,472 | $4,861 |
| 2024 | $8,008 | $0 |
Living Costs
The 2024 average on-campus living costs is $12,000 including room & board and other living expenses (a student lives in on-campus housing such as dormitory and school-owned apartment). For students living in off-campus housing, the average living cost is $14,400.
The living cost at the school .
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 | $2,350 |
| 2021 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 | $2,350 |
| 2022 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 | $2,350 |
| 2023 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 | $2,300 |
| 2024 | $9,300 | $2,700 | $11,700 | $2,700 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,000 at Western Dakota Technical College. The books & supplies cost has decreased by 0.67% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,200 |
| 2021 | $2,200 |
| 2022 | $2,200 |
| 2023 | $1,500 |
| 2024 | $1,000 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Western Dakota Technical College is $119 on average over undergraduate programs. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has decreased by 0.96% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $121 |
| 2021 | $121 |
| 2022 | $124 |
| 2023 | $124 |
| 2024 | $119 |