Blackhawk Technical College
- The faculty, staff, and administration of Blackhawk Technical College, an institution of higher education, provide for the future of our community through excellence in technical education.
School Highlights
Blackhawk Technical College serves 2,257 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 30%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,257 students
- In-state tuition: $3,965
- Out-state tuition: $5,853
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Blackhawk Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 333 teachers has grown by 55% over five years.
Blackhawk Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
333 staff
417 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Blackhawk Technical College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Blackhawk Technical College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,257 students
2,935 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
722 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
1,535 students
2,045 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
187 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
74%
70%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.49
College Completion Rate
46%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$33,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,965 is less than the state average of $4,173. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,853 is less than the state average of $6,317. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,965
$4,173
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,853
$6,317
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,833
$11,361
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,975
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
44%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The Blackhawk Technical College provides education for employment by offering comprehensive occupational skills training which enables students to participate in the work force through Associate Degree, Technical Diploma, Certificate, and Apprenticeship programs; Training, Retraining, and Upgrading for entry, retention, or advancement in a vocational or technical field; General Education, Basic Education and Transfer Opportunities. The Blackhawk Technical College Central Campus is located midway between Beloit and Janesville. Situated on over 80 acres of partially wooded prairie, the campus is home for most of BTC's programs and services. The campus is easily accessible from Prairie Road and Highway 51. This comprehensive technical college facility comprises over 200,000 square feet. It includes instructional classrooms, shops and labs for accounting, marketing, word processing, administrative assistant, legal secretary, fire science, criminal justice, child care services, HVAC/R, welding, and machine tool. Also located on the Central Campus is a technical center integrating labs for electronics, electro-mechanical and mechanical design; and a health occupations complex for nursing, nursing assistant, dental assistant and hygiene, radiography, and health unit coordinator. A technical library; media production and telecommunications center; child care center; bookstore; and food service, with seating for 600 are also housed on the Central Campus. Seminar and teleconferencing facilities are also available. Blackhawk Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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