- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $13,723 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
Western Dakota Technical College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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Western Dakota Technical College acceptance rate
Western Dakota Technical College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Western Dakota Technical College (formerly Western Dakota Technical Institute) is a public 2-year college in Rapid City, South Dakota, with 1,164 undergraduates.
AP credit
Western Dakota Technical College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,723 a year at Western Dakota Technical College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Western Dakota Technical College with a 2.0 GPA?
Yes. Western Dakota Technical College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What is the acceptance rate at Western Dakota Technical College?
Western Dakota Technical College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Does Western Dakota Technical College accept AP credit?
Yes. Western Dakota Technical College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Western Dakota Technical College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,723 a year at Western Dakota Technical College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Western Dakota Technical College's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Western Dakota Technical CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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