Waukesha County Technical College
School Notes Overview:
Waukesha County Technical College, as the leader in workforce development for Waukesha County, is committed to student learning for the enhancement of our community’s quality of life. As an institution of higher education, we provide lifelong learning opportunities which are high quality, affordable and accessible. Our special focus includes technical education, occupational training, and enrichment programs....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Waukesha 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 | 1,802 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 5,321 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 7,123 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 43% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 17% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,611 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 21% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $700 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 2% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,264 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 33% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,267 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Waukesha County Technical College is one of Wisconsin's finest centers of higher education. Whether students are just starting out in a career or starting over, WCTC can help fulfill their potential. Clustered within eight “Centers of Excellence,” WCTC offers over 100 paths of study. There are short-term training options that focus on a specific skill, associate of applied science degrees and technical diplomas that give a solid base to launch a career, and specialized certificates that build upon that base.
- Our eight Centers of Excellence and the possibilities that await you: Business; Education, Interior Design & Human Services; Electronics & Engineering; Hospitality & Culinary; Nursing & Allied Health; Printing & Graphics; Protective Services and Skilled Trades.
- WCTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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posted on February 12, 2010 at 11:18:15 am
Associated Press - February 12, 2010 6:05 AM ET PEWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - A workshop in southeastern Wisconsin will concentrate on preventing aquatic invasive species. - Governor's race (CBS 58 Milwaukee)
posted on January 21, 2010 at 11:42:39 pm
Candidates talk about the issues in Pewaukee - Divide over health care grows deeper (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
posted on January 20, 2010 at 05:07:23 am
The fight over health care has divided the country for nearly a year, and rather than losing steam, it appears to be reaching a fever pitch locally and nationally. - Feingold Feels Health Care Heat (620 WTMJ Milwaukee)
posted on January 12, 2010 at 06:27:33 am
People who oppose the federal health care reform bill packed one of Senator Russ Feingold's "listening sessions." The standing-room-only crowd repeatedly expressed their anger over the health care bill. - Property assessment reform looms (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
posted on January 2, 2010 at 06:37:33 am
The amount of property taxes needed to help finance local government isn't the only explanation for your tax bill's bottom line this year. Your property assessment - the value assigned by the local assessor - is the other big determining factor. No matter what the tax levy adds up to, a taxpayer whose property is unfairly assessed ends up paying an unfair share of the taxes. Given Wisconsin's ...
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