Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI, 53809-9778 - View a map of this school Map

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  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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County Grant 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 752 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,966 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 2,718 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 60 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 81% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 41% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,665 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 52% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $731 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 15% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $789 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 63% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,543 $3,129

School Notes:

  • The Southwest Wisconsin Vocational-Technical Institute District, comprising the five counties of southwestern Wisconsin, became operational on July 1, 1967, pursuant to Chapter 292, Laws of Wisconsin of 1965. The development process that resulted in what we now call Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Southwest Tech) began immediately with the selection of initial programs, establishment of advisory committees, and recruitment of staff members. Farm Training was the first college program and began functioning in Fall 1967. During the 1968-69 fiscal year, college leadership initiated a comprehensive building plan. This led to the development of the present campus facilities located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, the center of the Southwest Tech District.
  • Located among the beautiful hills and valleys of southwestern Wisconsin, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, or Southwest Tech, is a comprehensive technical school of higher learning that stands ready to offer you excellent educational opportunities, a broad array of support services, and a student-friendly atmosphere.
  • Since 1967, Southwest Tech has worked to be Southwest Wisconsin's premier provider of occupational education and training. The Fennimore campus offers 40 full-time occupational programs as well as a host of adult basic education, continuing education, distance learning, and technical services.
  • The college offers Agricultural Programs, Business Programs, General Education, Health Occupations, Individual Technical Studies, Industrial Occupations, Public Safety Programs and Courses and Service Industry Programs and Courses.
  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Profile last updated: 07/24/2009.

In the News:

  • Tech college tuition change designed to attract students from Iowa, Illinois (Wisconsin State Journal)
    posted on July 27, 2009 at 03:05:22 pm
    A law that set out-of-state tuition at Madison Area Technical College almost as high as it is at UW-Madison has been eliminated under a change signed into law last month by Gov. Jim Doyle as part of the state budget.
  • Scrapbook (Wisconsin State Journal)
    posted on July 19, 2009 at 11:27:21 pm
    Honors: Catholic Knights Branch 88 of Madison was selected from among the organization’s 142 branches to receive the Community Service Award for outreach services at their recent volunteer celebration.
  • La Crescent-Hokah to start driver’s education program (Houston County News)
    posted on April 22, 2009 at 03:20:31 pm
    Ready Bus Line to assist in maiden venture Don’t worry, 15-year-olds. You might’ve heard the school’s driver’s education program through Western Technical College was ending in a few weeks. It is, but thanks to the efforts of La Crescent-Hokah Community Education, you’ll still be right on schedule to take the class and get your learner’s permit as you’ve no doubt been waiting to do.
  • Ground broken for 3 SWTC buildings (Wisconsin State Journal)
    posted on April 10, 2009 at 02:36:48 pm
    FENNIMORE -- Gov. Jim Doyle and other officials broke ground Thursday for three new buildings at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore.

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