Southeast Technical College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Southeast Tech’s 100% acceptance rate shifts your strategy from earning admission to lowering your cost. Even though the school is test-optional, a 24+ ACT or 1090+ SAT can qualify you for SDOS awards ranging from $1,500 to $7,500.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Southeast Technical College facts and stats
Southeast Technical College is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,659 students. Southeast Tech has a freshman retention rate of 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Sioux Falls, SD
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Key Southeast Technical College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to Southeast Tech, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use summer and fall retakes to improve your superscore. Since merit awards start at SAT 1090 or ACT 24 and the priority aid deadline is March 1, a December retake should still leave time for scores to arrive.
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What you'll actually pay
Southeast Tech is a public college with in-state tuition of $3,720 and out-of-state tuition of $3,720. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

Southeast Tech’s out-of-state tuition is $3,720, with room and board adding about $10,200. Students should also budget for fees, books, transportation, and personal expenses beyond these published costs. Actual net price will depend on financial need, program costs, and available financial aid.
Student life at Southeast Technical College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
2% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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