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$6,718
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
Lake Area Technical College is an educational institution in Watertown, SD. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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11 of 11 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Lake Area Technical College places on CLEP credit
Lake Area accepts CLEP but publishes no per-exam scores or credit amounts.
Technology & Computer Science
Science & Research
No intercollegiate athletics
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,193
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$45,473
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Sep 2026
Conditions Lake Area Technical College places on CLEP credit
Lake Area accepts CLEP but publishes no per-exam scores or credit amounts.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Information Systems Technology & Computer Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Psychology Psychology | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Sociology Sociology | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Precalculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics Economics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Technical School
Location
Watertown, South Dakota
Codington County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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