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Lake Area Technical College

Lake Area Technical College
1201 Arrow Ave
Watertown, SD 57201

Official telephone: (605) 882-5284
Website: https://www.lakeareatech.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 657-4344 4344
800 657-4344 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 considered if submitted, ACT recommended, SAT I or ACT recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: 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
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.07
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 96%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 89%
Average ACT: 18 English, 20 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
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 21%
Admission may be deferred: no

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