by our College Data Analytics TeamIs LATI worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
LATI is ranked #1,200 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within South Dakota, it ranks #2 of 18 for value.
Below is the detailed LATI value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Lake Area Technical College is ranked #6 out of #19 in South Dakota for quality and #2 out of #18 for South Dakota value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the LATI financial aid page to be sure.
Lake Area Technical College is ranked #1,200 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Lake Area Technical College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at LATI costs about $16,947. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $67,789 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $19,565 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,979 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,947 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $67,789 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the LATI net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What LATI costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a LATI degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $78,260 | — | — |
| All Students | $67,789 | #1,200 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $63,916 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $78,260 | — | — |
| All Students | $67,789 | #2 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $63,916 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at LATI shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,281 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,773 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,034 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,925 |
| Over $110K | $17,310 |
About 73% of LATI undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,767 per year. Get more details on the LATI financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the LATI net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.