Fox Valley Technical College
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The mission of Fox Valley Technical College is to help individuals reach their potential by providing cost-effective education and training which meets their objectives for employment, continuing higher education, and personal enrichment. We seek to build and maintain a diverse and effective work force that supports the economic growth and stability of our communities....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Outagamie County, WI | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,135 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 5,328 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 7,463 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 55% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 24% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,594 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 28% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $699 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 12% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $618 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 49% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,263 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Fox Valley Technical College Offers over 75 associate degree and technical diploma programs, 110 short-term certificates and related instruction to 21 apprentice trades. The college also 12 unique programs not offered at other WI technical colleges— Agriculture/Outdoor Power Equipment, Aircraft Electronics, Diesel Equipment Mechanic, Horticulture Technician, Human Resources, Natural Resources Technician, Package & Label Printing, Package & Label Printing Technician, Quality Management, Residential Building Construction.
- Main Appleton campus is 514,000 sq. ft. Key satellite buildings are D. J. Bordini Center at 79,000 sq. ft. & Transportation Center at 80,000 sq. ft. Other campuses includes Oshkosh Riverside campus is 67,000 sq. ft.; S. J. Spanbauer Center is 68,000 sq. ft. The college also Offers instruction/services in five regional centers (Chilton, Clintonville, Neenah, Waupaca and Wautoma) and more than 50 other outreach locations.
- Fox Valley Technical College serves 5 county area--Winnebago, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, Calumet.
- The college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Tattoo contest winner fueled by childhood event, Sept. 11, firefighting (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 09:15:58 am
Dustin Zanders tattoo represents more than just a five-hour trip to Minneapolis, five straight hours of being stuck with a needle and nearly $500 out of his pocket. - Hybrid repair safety at FVTC (FOX 11 Green Bay)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 09:46:08 pm
A new program at Fox Valley Tech is teaching students and professionals about how to repair hybrid cars. Click the headline to read the full story. - Mike Sherrys Sports Buzz: WIAC football teams to double up (The Appleton Post-Crescent)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 09:27:39 am
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football teams will be seeing more of each other in the future. - Hunters overflow DNR hearing (FOX 11 Green Bay)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 03:16:08 am
The room was too small for the many hunters packing a DNR hearing in Grand Chute. Around 500 gathered to share their thoughts on an extended gun-deer season. Click on the headline for Lindsay Veremis' full report. - Military notes for Oct. 25 (The Appleton Post-Crescent)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 09:23:59 am
LI Air Force Airman Paige M. Martinez graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. A 2009 graduate of Waupaca High School, she is the daughter of Monte and Shirley Martinez of Waupaca.
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