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Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI/Lake Area Tech)
- 230 11th St NE
- Watertown, SD 57201
- OPEID College Code: 00530900
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- General Phone: (605) 882-5284
- President: Debra Shephard
- Website: www.lakeareatech.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,090
- College Alias: LATI/Lake Area Tech

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Lake Area Technical Institute offers superior, comprehensive technical education, creating a foundation for success in an ever-changing world.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.lakeareatech.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 605 | 629 | 1,234 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 329 (54%) | 348 (55%) | 677 (55%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 329 (100%) | 348 (100%) | 677 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: LATI/Lake Area Tech Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 40% | 1% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,051 | $2,504 | $500 | $721 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Number in Default | 17 | 16 | 20 |
| Number in Repayment | 564 | 478 | 504 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,503 | $4,188 | $3,878 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,503 | $4,188 | $3,878 |
| Books and Supplies | $923 | $882 | $842 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,250 | $4,150 | $4,050 |
| Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,510 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,510 | $1,450 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,426 | $5,070 | $4,720 |
| Out of State | $5,426 | $5,070 | $4,720 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,376 | $10,730 | $10,270 |
| Out of State | $11,376 | $10,730 | $10,270 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,926 | $6,545 | $6,170 |
| Out of State | $6,926 | $6,545 | $6,170 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,090 Undergraduate: 1,090
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 532 Female: 558
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 532 Female: 558
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,003 Part-Time: 87
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,003 Part-Time: 87
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 19 | 2% |
| Black | 1 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1% |
| White | 1,052 | 97% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 5 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 420 | 39% |
| Ages 20-21 | 353 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 118 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 98 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 40 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 20 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 25 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 9 | 0.8% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 156 | 124 | 32 |
| Faculty Status | 89 | 71 | 18 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 89 | 71 | 18 |
| Primarily Instruction | 89 | 71 | 18 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Other Professionals | 16 | 14 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 49 | 37 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 19 | 17 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 8 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,858 (45) | $42,410 (31) | $40,638 (14) |
| Instructor | $41,858 (45) | $42,410 (31) | $40,638 (14) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,003 (26) | $48,479 (9) | $46,222 (17) |
| Instructor | $47,003 (26) | $48,479 (9) | $46,222 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,613 (71) | $41,792 (40) | $39,092 (31) |
| Instructor | $40,613 (71) | $41,792 (40) | $39,092 (31) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 75% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 79% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 80% |
| Black | - |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 75% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
