by our College Data Analytics TeamSoutheast Technical College is a public institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota enrolling 2,310 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 59%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #698 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 14%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Southeast Technical College ranks #698 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 14%.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Southeast Technical College was awarded 88 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked Southeast Tech as #698 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, Southeast Tech holds the #5 spot on the Best Colleges in South Dakota ranking.
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With a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, Southeast Technical College is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Southeast Technical College is 40%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Southeast Technical College is 70%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Southeast Tech the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 59%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
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During the most recent academic year, there were 2,310 undergraduates at Southeast Tech.
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The typical net cost at Southeast Tech is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $14,418 | $15,221 | $17,079 | $19,425 | $20,254 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Southeast Tech, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Southeast Tech, approximately 54% of students took out student loans averaging $5,880 a year. That adds up to $23,520 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 8.9%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Southeast Technical College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Southeast Technical College make about $46,709 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Southeast Technical College make the most money.
Southeast Technical College is a public institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Southeast Technical College.
Get in touch with Southeast Technical College are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107-1301 |
| Phone: | 6053677624 |
| Website: | www.southeasttech.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 12 majors graduated from Southeast Technical College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,100 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 127 | $34,552 |
| Allied Health Professions | 83 | $55,861 |
| Nursing | 82 | $52,979 |
| Other Computer Sciences | 78 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 69 | $32,984 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 54 | $41,144 |
| Accounting | 47 | $33,126 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 44 | NA |
| Public Health | 39 | NA |
1,142 students took at least one online class at Southeast Technical College.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Southeast Technical College.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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