Northcentral Technical College

1000 Campus Dr
Wausau, WI 54401
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI, builds a competitive workforce in a global society by inspiring, connecting and strengthening its customers as they pursue lifelong learning.

School Highlights

Northcentral Technical College serves 6,746 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 36%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 6,746 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,148
  • Out-state tuition: $6,036
  • Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 194 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
Northcentral Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
194 staff
177 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Student Body

The student population of Northcentral Technical College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Northcentral Technical College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 41% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,746 students
2,890 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,173 students
677 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
5,573 students
2,213 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,746 students
2,811 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,173 students
721 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,573 students
2,318 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
187 students
167 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Asian
6%
4%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
6%
11%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
2%
10%
% White
76%
64%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.56

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
50%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,066
$46,057

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,148 is less than the state average of $4,228. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,036 is less than the state average of $6,394. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,148
$4,228
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,036
$6,394
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
74%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,994
$11,250

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,750
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • For more than 90 years, NTC has been a vital educational component for the citizens of North Central Wisconsin. Started in 1912 in a small, two-story building called the Wausau Industrial School, NTC effectively connects its learners with the business community by giving them the skills they need to achieve success on their lifelong learning journey. Students may choose from over 40 degrees offering training in some of the fastest growing careers. In addition, NTC offers customized training, technical assistance, testing and evaluation processes and consulting services to its business and industry partners. Northcentral's expansive 10-county district has campuses in Wausau, Antigo, Merrill (Health & Public Safety Training facility), Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg. NTC's campuses in Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg offer credit courses in several associate degree and diploma programs through self-paced "Flex Labs," interactive television, and conventional classroom settings. NTC's campuses in Wausau, Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg offer counseling and career development services, as well as a wide variety of continuing education and vocational classes. NTC offers 26 Associate Degrees, 9 Technical Diplomas, 11 programs offering completion in less than one year, 14 Apprenticeship programs and 34 Certificate programs. Northcentral Technical College is accredited by the North Central Association – Higher Learning Commission, American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology (JRCERT) and National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northcentral Technical College cost?
Northcentral Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,148 for In-State students and $6,036 for Out-State students.
What schools are Northcentral Technical College often compared to?
Northcentral Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Valley Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is Northcentral Technical College's ranking?
Northcentral Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 6,746 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,148
  • Out-state tuition: $6,036
  • Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,228 per year for in-state students and $6,394 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.

The average community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. 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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