Western Dakota Technical College

Western Dakota Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota, in a small city setting. The college enrolls 1,831 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 53% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 67% (IPEDS 2023).

Western Dakota Technical College offers a wide range of certificate programs spanning trades, healthcare, and technology. Programs include Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Surgical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, and Medical Reception/Receptionist.

Located in Rapid City, SD, Western Dakota Technical College serves western South Dakota students with workforce-oriented credentials in the skilled trades, healthcare, and technology sectors.