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Lake Area Technical College

Lake Area Technical College
1201 Arrow Ave, PO Box 730
Watertown, SD 57201-0730

Official telephone: (605) 882-5284
Website: https://www.lakeareatech.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 6574344
800 657-4344 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I recommended, ACT recommended, SAT I or ACT recommended
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Number of early decision applications submitted: 10
Number of early decision applications accepted: 10 (100%)
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.21
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 91%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 86%
Average ACT: 19 English, 17 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 16 - 21
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 50%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 155
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 105
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 21%

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