Western Dakota Technical College
Western Dakota Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Rapid City, South Dakota. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. The Rapid City, South Dakota campus for Western Dakota Technical College is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,047. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $8,294, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $8,294 for the most recent reporting period.
Nursing Programs
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
- LPN to Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN to RN)
Visit the Western Dakota Technical College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in South Dakota periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for South Dakota will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.
Tuition Cost And Admissions
| Description | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| Student population: | 1,047 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio: | 10-to-1 |
| In-state tuition & fees: | $8,294 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees: | $8,294 |
| Room and board: | $8,150 |
| Percent on financial aid: | 86% |
| Campus housing: | yes |
| Open admissions policy: | yes |
Student Profile
Ethnicity of Students
Campus Location
Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Western Dakota Technical College. You can also see the Western Dakota Technical College campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.
- Address: 800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, South Dakota 57703
- Phone Number: 605-718-2400
Western Dakota Technical College students, employees, and website visitors may notify us of a correction using our contact us page. When submitting corrections, please include a website URL where we can verify the nursing school information.
Last updated: October 27, 2025