Outcomes at Western Dakota Tech
Graduation Rate
52.67%
Transfer-out Rate
6.67%
Retention Rate
66.00%
The graduation rate at Western Dakota Technical College is 52.67% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in South Dakota. 79 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 150 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 6.67% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in South Dakota. The retention rate (full-time students) is 66% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in South Dakota.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Western Dakota Technical College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Western Dakota Technical College. 79 students have completed and 10 students have transferred out to other institute.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 150 | 95 | 55 |
| Completers | 79 (52.67%) | 52 (54.74%) | 27 (49.09%) |
| Transfer-out | 10 (6.67%) | 4 (4.21%) | 6 (10.91%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 61 (40.67%) | 39 (41.05%) | 22 (40.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 15 students have completed in 2 years and additional 18 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 79 (52.67%) |
52 (54.74%) |
27 (49.09%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 18 (12.00%) |
6 (6.32%) |
12 (21.82%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 61 (40.67%) |
46 (48.42%) |
15 (27.27%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 64 (42.67%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 15 (10.00%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 49 (32.67%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52.67% (79/150) | 54.74% (52/95) | 49.09% (27/55) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (4/12) | 33.33% (2/6) | 33.33% (2/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Hispanic | 62.50% (5/8) | 60.00% (3/5) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| White | 57.14% (68/119) | 57.69% (45/78) | 56.10% (23/41) |
| Two or More Race | 14.29% (1/7) | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/4) |