Waukesha County Technical College

800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI, 53072-4601 - View a map of this school Map

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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....

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School Overview:

  • Waukesha County Technical College
  • 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 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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