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Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, South Dakota
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Can You Afford Lake Area Technical Institute?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Lake Area Technical Institute's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

2019 - 2020 Costs Between $10,275 and $16,914

Feeling a little stressed about paying $16,914 to attend Lake Area Technical Institute each year? This number can be deceiving, and for many, the net price you pay will be less.

While there is no tuition reduction for South Dakota students, 59.0% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $4,479. Students from low-income families receive an average of $6,639 in aid during their first year.

Cost (no aid)

Tuition and fees$5,514
+ Room and board$6,990
+ Other expenses$4,410
Total cost$16,914
Affordability Score (93 out of 100)
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Net Price (with average aid)

Total cost$16,914
- Grants and scholarships$4,479
Net price$12,435
Affordability Score (88 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Undergraduates

Total cost$16,914
- Grants and scholarships$6,639
Net price$10,275
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Lake Area Technical Institute.

Projected Costs Between $41,100 and $107,281 For a Four Year Degree. Between $20,550 and $51,538 For a Two Year Degree.

Looking at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of two / four (or more) years can feel a little overwhelming. However, doing so will help better prepare you for the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus students to attend Lake Area Technical Institute in 2019 - 2020 was $16,914. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 4.0% each year. If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $18,294 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $20,578 for a bachelor degree candidate ($19,026 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $77,686 over the course of four years ($37,320 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Lake Area Technical Institute

Cost With Interest

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-2.7%4.0%
Freshman year$10,275$11,775$18,294
Senior year$10,275$11,458$19,026
Total 2-year net price$20,550$23,233$37,320
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$7,829$8,851$14,218
Total monthly payment$236$267$429
Total amount paid$28,379$32,084$51,538
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-2.7%4.0%
Freshman year$10,275$11,775$18,294
Senior year$10,275$10,850$20,578
Total 4-year net price$41,100$45,233$77,686
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$15,658$17,232$29,595
Total monthly payment$473$521$894
Total amount paid$56,758$62,466$107,281

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Lake Area Technical Institute.

Further Questions to Consider

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