by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,324 undergraduates in 2020, Western Dakota Technical Institute is a small, public school located in Rapid City, South Dakota. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Western Dakota Technical Institute can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Western Dakota Technical Institute Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Western Dakota Technical Institute. For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Western Dakota Technical Institute Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Western Dakota Technical Institute does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Western Dakota Technical Institute Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Western Dakota Technical Institute for Veterans Guide.
Western Dakota Technical Institute does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Western Dakota Technical Institute has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,324 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 584 (44.1%). Part-time attendance was 740 (55.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 584 | 740 | 1,324 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Western Dakota Technical Institute is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Western Dakota Technical Institute #1994 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Western Dakota Technical Institute by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Western Dakota Technical Institute Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Western Dakota Technical Institute, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Dakota Technical Institute Athletics