Cost
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) is committed to providing the resources you need to be successful. One way we can do this is by keeping tuition and fee costs low and ensuring you have access to financial support. WDTC provides several opportunities for qualified students to finance their education. With options such as federal aid, scholarships, grants, and loans, our Financial Aid team is here to help you create a personalized financial plan that meets your needs.
Standardized Costs for 2024-2025
State Fees $42 per credit hour (Costs associated with bonds issued for building construction (+) costs for the maintenance and repair of facilities.)
Institutional Fees $89 per credit hour (Faculty, program, and support operating costs.)
Tuition Fee $124 per credit hour
Total Cost Per Credit* $255 per credit hour (tuition, institutional fee, facility fee, and maintenance and repair fee total)
Online Fee** $50 per credit hour
*Cost per credit does not include the $50 per credit hour online fee.
**Online fee is billed for each course credit hour that is designated as Online. The Online fee is not billed for evening or hybrid courses unless the course is designed as Online Hybrid or Online Evening.
WDTC FY 2024-2025 Additional Course Fees
Students can expect additional charges that vary by program. Additional charges can include books, laptop requirements, tools, uniforms, certifications, and other program-specific expenses. You can see estimated program costs on the WDTC Detailed Cost Sheet. You can also contact Contact Enrollment Services for more information.
Standardized Costs for 2024-2025
State Fees $42 per credit hour (Costs associated with bonds issued for building construction (+) costs for the maintenance and repair of facilities.)
Institutional Fees $89 per credit hour (Faculty, program, and support operating costs.)
Tuition Fee $124 per credit hour
Total Cost Per Credit* $255 per credit hour (tuition, institutional fee, facility fee, and maintenance and repair fee total)
Online Fee** $50 per credit hour
*Cost per credit does not include the $50 per credit hour online fee.
**Online fee is billed for each course credit hour that is designated as Online. The Online fee is not billed for evening or hybrid courses unless the course is designed as Online Hybrid or Online Evening.
WDTC FY 2024-2025 Additional Course Fees
Students can expect additional charges that vary by program. Additional charges can include books, laptop requirements, tools, uniforms, certifications, and other program-specific expenses. You can see estimated program costs on the WDTC Detailed Cost Sheet. You can also contact Contact Enrollment Services for more information.
When students apply for Federal Student Aid, the Financial Aid Office at Western Dakota Technical College uses the costs found on this page and the cost of indirect expenses to estimate how much financial aid students will need. Indirect expenses include room and board, miscellaneous expenses, and transportation expenses. For more information about indirect expenses or the Federal Student Aid program, contact the Western Dakota Technical College Financial Aid Team. You can also estimate housing and transportation costs by using the Net Price Calculator.
The cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs for one year as a student at Western Dakota Technical College. Students are assigned a federal aid cost of attendance once they file a FAFSA, which is used to determine the maximum amount of financial aid needed. Western Dakota Technical College tuition and fees are paid at the beginning of each semester and may change over the course of the year.
DIRECT COSTS are those costs that are automatically billed to your WDTC student account.
INDIRECT COSTS are expenses that would still be incurred, but not charged by WDTC.
Cost of Attendance Explained
DIRECT COSTS are those costs that are automatically billed to your WDTC student account.
INDIRECT COSTS are expenses that would still be incurred, but not charged by WDTC.
Cost of Attendance Explained
| Tuition and Fees | These are the costs for your classes based on the number of credits your are enrolled for. This does not include any special course fees. |
| Housing & Food | The amount listed is based on an average of the residence options available and a standard food allowance that provides the equivalent of three meals each day. Your actual costs may differ depending on your housing and food preference. |
| Books & Supplies | The amount listed is an estimate; your actual costs may differ each semester based on the classes you are taking. |
| Transportation & Personal Expenses | The amounts listed are an estimate for your daily personal expenses. Personal expenses include phone bills, clothes, entertainment, laundry, and gas. |
| Loan Fees | This amount is added to estimated costs to offset the direct loan origination fees. |
Students Living Off Campus with a Parent or Guardian
| Housing & Food | $2,160 |
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
| Transportation | $1,575 |
| Personal Expenses |
$900 |
| Loan Fees | $56 |
| Indirect Cost Total | $5,491 |
Students Living Off Campus
| Housing & Food | $9,756 |
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
| Transportation | $1,575 |
| Personal Expenses | $900 |
| Loan Fees | $98 |
| Indirect Cost Total | $13,129 |
Students Living Off Campus - WDTC Sojourn Housing
| Housing & Food | $5,900 (double occupancy, $2,950/semester); food $2,250 |
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
| Transportation | $1,575 |
| Personal Expenses | $900 |
| Loan Fees | $98 |
| Indirect Cost Total | $11,523 |
