Western Dakota Technical College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,332

Cost of attendance at Western Dakota 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

$8,332

Cost of attendance at Western Dakota 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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Western Dakota Technical College was $13,934. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Western Dakota Technical College

Western Dakota Technical College net price calculator

$13,934

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in South Dakota and nationwide.

South Dakota's average	$15,501
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Western Dakota Technical College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,934	$2,002 (13%)	$11,988	$14,259	$15,666	$19,795	$20,417
2021	$15,936	$2,493 (19%)	$12,732	$13,631	$16,859	$18,299	$19,603
2020	$13,443	$1,944 (13%)	$12,453	$13,268	$16,063	$18,894	$18,663
2019	$15,387	$2,273 (17%)	$15,003	$15,601	$17,255	$19,647	$19,328
2018	$13,114	$1,483 (13%)	$12,166	$13,540	$15,652	$17,393	$17,113
2017	$11,631	$976 (8%)	$10,685	$10,472	$14,680	$16,196	$17,840
2016	$12,607	$2,164 (21%)	$12,084	$12,646	$15,626	$16,579	$16,779
2015	$10,443	$134 (1%)	$10,231	$11,533	$12,890	$14,933	$13,934
2014	$10,577	--	$9,623	$10,782	$13,324	$14,195	$14,726

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Western Dakota Technical College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,082	$58	$8,332	$13,550	$2,200
2021	$24,024	$20	$8,274	$13,550	$2,200
2020	$24,004	$1,794 (8%)	$8,254	$13,550	$2,200
2019	$22,210	$850 (4%)	$7,710	$12,300	$2,200
2018	$23,060	$2,262 (11%)	$7,360	$13,200	$2,500
2017	$20,798	$208 (1%)	$6,560	$11,938	$2,300
2016	$20,590	$479 (2%)	$6,200	$11,940	$2,450
2015	$20,111	$662 (3%)	$5,960	$11,371	$2,780
2014	$19,449	$526 (3%)	$5,840	$10,829	$2,780
2013	$18,923	--	$5,630	$10,513	$2,780

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Western Dakota Technical College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Western Dakota Technical College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $2,350

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,350
How much is Western Dakota Technical College application fees?: Western Dakota Technical College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Western Dakota Technical College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Western Dakota Technical College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$124	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$124	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Western Dakota Technical College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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