Chippewa Valley Technical College

620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College delivers superior, progressive technical education which improves the lives of students, meets the workforce needs of the region, and strengthens the larger community.

School Highlights

Chippewa Valley Technical College serves 7,367 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 25%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 7,367 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,963
  • Out-state tuition: $5,259
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 13%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

The teacher population of 545 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Chippewa Valley 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
545 staff
419 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Chippewa Valley Technical College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Chippewa Valley Technical College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has declined by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,367 students
2,830 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,021 students
924 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,346 students
1,906 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
422 students
293 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,021 students
924 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,346 students
1,892 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
4%
4%
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% Hispanic
1%
8%
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
87%
75%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.22
0.42
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
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)
$36,800
$34,300
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,963 is less than the state average of $4,194. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,259 is less than the state average of $6,373. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,963
$4,194
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,259
$6,373
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
78%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$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

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College is part of the Wisconsin Technical College System located in the state of Wisconsin serving an eleven-county area. The largest campus is located in Eau Claire with major regional centers in Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Neillsville and River Falls. The College is one of 16 WTCS colleges located throughout the state. Chippewa Valley Technical College has state-of-the-art curriculum, facilities, and equipment. Our learning centers are modeled after the best in the world and are so real they could be pressed into service if necessary. Our new Health Education Center, for example, was designed by world class architects who design the latest medical centers around the country. Our new Nanoscience Technology program not only is one of two in the country but it comes complete with clean room facilities and cutting edge equipment, and, it will be used to incubate new advanced technology industries in the region. Our campuses are conveniently located to most regions of our district and our online programming can help you juggle the busy lifestyles of the 21st century. The college offers Associate Degree and Technical Diploma Programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Chippewa Valley Technical College cost?
Chippewa Valley Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,963 for In-State students and $5,259 for Out-State students.
What is Chippewa Valley Technical College's ranking?
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 7,367 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,963
  • Out-state tuition: $5,259
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 13%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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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