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Fox Valley Technical College

1825 N Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54912
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  • Fox Valley Technical College offers services from a variety of campus locations, regional centers and training sites. Many online learning options are also available, plus blended options which combine online learning with hands-on instruction. The college also provides customized business solutions that help employers ensure their workforce is ready and can gain a competitive edge in the market.

School Highlights

Fox Valley Technical College serves 10,670 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is same as the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 35%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 10,670 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,932
  • Out-state tuition: $5,684
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 476 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Fox Valley Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
476 staff
177 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
3
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Fox Valley Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Fox Valley Technical College diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,670 students
3,039 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,651 students
721 students
# Part-Time Students
9,019 students
2,318 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
500 students
453 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,651 students
721 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,019 students
2,318 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
167 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
68%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
16%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
50%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,900
$34,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,932 is less than the state average of $4,194. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,684 is less than the state average of $6,373. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,932
$4,194
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,684
$6,373
Tuition Notes
2 semesters with 12
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
48%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,567
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Each year 50,000-55,000 people enroll in classes at FVTC
  • Approximately 33,000 people take continuing education courses annually
  • FVTC serves approximately 7,000 degree-declared students each year
  • Around 50% ofprogramstudents attended part-time
  • FVTC trains over 1,400 apprenticeship students annually
  • 13% of area high school graduates enrolled at FVTC directly from high school

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fox Valley Technical College cost?
Fox Valley Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,932 for In-State students and $5,684 for Out-State students.
What is Fox Valley Technical College's ranking?
Fox Valley Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 10,670 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,932
  • Out-state tuition: $5,684
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • 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.

The average community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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