Lake Area Technical College
Lake Area Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Watertown, SD. It offers 48 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1980 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,312 students attended Lake Area Technical College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 114 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 35 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 196 (full-time) and 44 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Lake Area Technical College is 73% and transfer-out rate is 5%. The retention rate is 81% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,312 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Number of Faculty | 149 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Lake Area Technical College is $6,718
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
58% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,767 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,718 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,767 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Lake Area Technical College offers 20 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 262 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 5 | 25 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 10 | 0 | 220 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 20 | 6 | 262 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Lake Area Technical College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 262 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 9 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 25 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 220 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 8 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✔ | 9 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 4 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✔ | 5 |
| Total | 9 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✔ (1 completers) | 0 completers |
| Agricultural Business and Management | ✔ | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ (1 completers) | 0 completers |
| Computer Science | ✔ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 0 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✔ (1 completers) | 25 completers |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ✔ | 25 |
| Business | ✔ | 0 completers |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ✔ | 0 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✔ | 0 |
| Total | 25 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 5 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 35 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 35 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 30 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 30 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 17 completers |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | ✕ | 17 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 109 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 18 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 2 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 89 |
| Total | 220 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 |
| Total | 8 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,312 students have enrolled into Lake Area Technical College. By gender, 1,185 male and 1,127 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,059 White (89.06%), 35 Black/African American (1.51%), 65 Hispanic (2.81%), 18 Asian (0.78%), and 193 students with other races. 2 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,312 | 1,185 | 1,127 |
| American Indian/Native American | 53 | 23 | 30 |
| Asian | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| Black/African American | 35 | 13 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 65 | 39 | 26 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| White | 2,059 | 1,051 | 1,008 |
| Two More | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Un-Known | 63 | 42 | 21 |
| Non-resident Alien | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1201 Arrow Avenue, Watertown, SD
- 605-882-5284
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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