Western Dakota Technical College Named to TIME’s List of America’s Best Community Colleges 2027
Western Dakota Technical College Receives National Recognition for Student Outcomes and Educational Excellence
November 12, 2026 - Rapid City, South Dakota – Western Dakota Technical College has been recognized in the inaugural edition of America’s Best Community Colleges 2027. This prestigious award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list was announced on November 12th, 2026, and can be viewed on Time.com.
America’s Best Community Colleges 2027 recognizes 250 public community colleges across the United States for their performance in student outcomes and the learning environment. The evaluation uses publicly available data from sources such as IPEDS and College Scorecard and considers five key areas: student success, graduates’ earnings, return on investment, diversity, and campus resources.
Based on the results of the study, Western Dakota Technical College is proud to be recognized on TIME’s list of America’s Best Community Colleges 2027.
