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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
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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.
    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 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
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6056291,234
Number Granted Admission (%)329 (54%)348 (55%)677 (55%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)329 (100%)348 (100%)677 (100%)
 
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving72%40%1%14%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,051$2,504$500$721
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)3.0%3.3%3.9%
Number in Default171620
Number in Repayment564478504
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
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
 CertificateAssociate
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Business and Management-21
Agricultural Production Operations-23
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Banking and Financial Support Services-21
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations-22
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming-15
 
Construction Trades
Carpentry-27
 
Engineering Technology
Electromechanical Technology and Electromechanical Engineering Technology-8
Engineering Technology-19
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Technician-8
Dental Assisting331
Licensed Practical Nurse Training48-
Medical Assistance108
Occupational Therapist Assistant-10
Physical Therapist Assistant-14
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Aircraft Powerplant Technology81
Diesel Mechanics Technology-44
Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair--
Automotive Mechanics Technology-22
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Cosmetology41-
 
Precision Production
Machine Tool Technology-11
Welding Technology262
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services214
 
Science Technology
Biology Technician, Biotechnology Laboratory Technician47
 
 
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
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian192%
Black10.09%
Asian40.4%
Hispanic141%
White1,05297%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1850.5%
Ages 18-1942039%
Ages 20-2135332%
Ages 22-2411811%
Ages 25-29989%
Ages 30-34404%
Ages 35-39202%
Ages 40-49252%
Ages 50-6590.8%
Age Uknown20.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees15612432
Faculty Status897118
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service897118
Primarily Instruction897118
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial22-
Other Professionals16142
Technical and/or Paraprofessional493712
Clerical And Secretarial19172
Skilled Crafts1789
Service and/or Maintenance981
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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 Students75%
 
By Gender
Male79%
Female69%
 
By Race
American Indian80%
Black-
Hispanic100%
White75%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary12
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