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Western Dakota Technical College SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rate, and admissions requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

At Western Dakota Tech, the 100% acceptance rate means your score strategy should focus on lowering your cost, not proving you belong. Even though the school is test-optional, an SAT 1090 or ACT 24 can put you in range for SDOS awards of $1,500 to $7,500.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Western Dakota Technical College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Western Dakota Technical College enrolls 1,164 undergraduate students. Western Dakota Tech has an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio. These figures point to a compact undergraduate profile for students comparing college options.

Location

Rapid City, SD

Undergrad Enrollment1,164

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

Key Western Dakota Technical College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

November 7, 2026

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026

December 5, 2026

Registration deadline: November 20, 2026

March 6, 2027

Registration deadline: February 19, 2027

ACT test dates

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

February 27, 2027

Registration deadline: January 22, 2027

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Western Dakota Tech is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you want to submit scores or qualify for SDOS merit awards that require a 1090+ SAT or 24+ ACT. Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use summer and fall retakes to improve your score before the April 1 financial aid priority deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Western Dakota Tech lists in-state tuition at $3,596 and out-of-state tuition at $3,596. About 63% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $1,791. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$3,596

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$1,791

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid63%

Average Aid Package$11,989

Average Debt at GradN/A

As a public college, Western Dakota Tech lists out-of-state tuition at $3,596. About 63% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $11,989. Merit awards average $1,791, which can help reduce the amount students pay after grants, scholarships, and other aid are applied.