Southeast Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	202
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Southeast Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southeast Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southeast Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Southeast Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 66% at Southeast Technical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,650

Cost of attendance at Southeast Technical College in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average	$8,020
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,650

Cost of attendance at Southeast Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average	$10,613
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at Southeast Technical College received on average $5,875 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,875

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	150	33%	$4,437	$665,559
Other Federal Grant	188	41%	$3,643	$684,953
State Grant/Scholarships	211	46%	$3,603	$760,330
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	117	26%	$1,104	$129,113
Total Grant & Scholarships	268	59%	$5,875	$1,574,396

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southeast Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southeast Technical College students is 54.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.4%.

54.7%

asian 66.7% 6 students
African American 12.5% 2 students
white 57.6% 224 students
unknown 27.3% 3 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 39.3% 11 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Southeast Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southeast Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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