by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Western Dakota Technical College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Western Dakota Technical College amounted to $8,294 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of that total, required fees added up to $4,698; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,596 |
| Fees | $4,698 |
| Total | $8,294 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Western Dakota Technical College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Western Dakota Technical College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Western Dakota Technical College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Western Dakota Technical College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Western Dakota Technical College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,472 |
| One Year Ago | $3,472 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,596 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Western Dakota Tech has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition climbed 3.6%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $8,590 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Western Dakota Technical College, head to the Western Dakota Technical College Financial Aid page.