Blackhawk Technical College

6004 South County Road G
Janesville, WI 53547
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The faculty, staff, and administration of Blackhawk Technical College, an institution of higher education, provide for the future of our community through excellence in technical education.

School Highlights

Blackhawk Technical College serves 2,232 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 25%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,232 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,965
  • Out-state tuition: $5,853
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Blackhawk Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 333 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Blackhawk Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
333 staff
419 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Blackhawk Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Blackhawk Technical College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,232 students
2,830 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
569 students
924 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,663 students
1,906 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
177 students
293 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
569 students
924 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,663 students
1,892 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
12%
8%
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% Black
4%
7%
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% White
76%
75%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.40
0.42
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
47%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$34,300
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,965 is less than the state average of $4,194. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,853 is less than the state average of $6,373. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,965
$4,194
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,853
$6,373
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
78%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,308
$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,964
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The Blackhawk Technical College provides education for employment by offering comprehensive occupational skills training which enables students to participate in the work force through Associate Degree, Technical Diploma, Certificate, and Apprenticeship programs; Training, Retraining, and Upgrading for entry, retention, or advancement in a vocational or technical field; General Education, Basic Education and Transfer Opportunities. The Blackhawk Technical College Central Campus is located midway between Beloit and Janesville. Situated on over 80 acres of partially wooded prairie, the campus is home for most of BTC's programs and services. The campus is easily accessible from Prairie Road and Highway 51. This comprehensive technical college facility comprises over 200,000 square feet. It includes instructional classrooms, shops and labs for accounting, marketing, word processing, administrative assistant, legal secretary, fire science, criminal justice, child care services, HVAC/R, welding, and machine tool. Also located on the Central Campus is a technical center integrating labs for electronics, electro-mechanical and mechanical design; and a health occupations complex for nursing, nursing assistant, dental assistant and hygiene, radiography, and health unit coordinator. A technical library; media production and telecommunications center; child care center; bookstore; and food service, with seating for 600 are also housed on the Central Campus. Seminar and teleconferencing facilities are also available. Blackhawk Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Blackhawk Technical College cost?
Blackhawk Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,965 for In-State students and $5,853 for Out-State students.
What schools are Blackhawk Technical College often compared to?
Blackhawk Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Area Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is Blackhawk Technical College's ranking?
Blackhawk Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,232 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,965
  • Out-state tuition: $5,853
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,194 per year for in-state students and $6,373 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,728 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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