College statistics
- Address:
- 1201 Arrow Ave
Watertown, SD
57201 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.lakeareatech.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $3,720
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $64,041,124
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/technicians
Lake Area Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Watertown, South Dakota, serving students seeking technical and career training. The college specializes in mechanic and repair technologies and related skilled trades, with a curriculum designed for students ready to enter the workforce or transfer to 4-year programs.
Total student enrollment is 2,179. Annual tuition is $3,720 for both in-state and out-of-state students, with the total cost of attendance also $3,720, making this among the lowest-cost options for post-secondary training in the region.
Lake Area Technical College is suited for students committed to hands-on technical training and career readiness. Before enrolling, prospective students should ask about program-specific accreditation, job placement rates for graduates, licensing exam pass rates where applicable, and whether the college offers support services for first-generation and low-income students. More information is available at www.lakeareatech.edu/.