Chippewa Valley Technical College
Tel:
(715)833-6200
- Chippewa Valley Technical College delivers superior, progressive technical education which improves the lives of students, meets the workforce needs of the region, and strengthens the larger community.
School Highlights
- Chippewa Valley Technical College serves 6,074 students (38% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 23%.
- Chippewa Valley Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Eau Claire County, WI.
- The nearest community college to Chippewa Valley Technical College is Globe University-Eau Claire (4.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Chippewa Valley Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 304 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | (WI) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 304 staff | 167 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,074 students | 3,351 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,299 students | 1,122 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,775 students | 2,229 students |
 |  | |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 3% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| % Black | 2% | 7% |
| % White | 87% | 77% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.40 |
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| College Completion Rate | 32% | 32% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,800 | $33,700 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Chippewa Valley Technical College is part of the Wisconsin Technical College System located in the state of Wisconsin serving an eleven-county area. The largest campus is located in Eau Claire with major regional centers in Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Neillsville and River Falls. The College is one of 16 WTCS colleges located throughout the state. Chippewa Valley Technical College has state-of-the-art curriculum, facilities, and equipment. Our learning centers are modeled after the best in the world and are so real they could be pressed into service if necessary. Our new Health Education Center, for example, was designed by world class architects who design the latest medical centers around the country. Our new Nanoscience Technology program not only is one of two in the country but it comes complete with clean room facilities and cutting edge equipment, and, it will be used to incubate new advanced technology industries in the region. Our campuses are conveniently located to most regions of our district and our online programming can help you juggle the busy lifestyles of the 21st century. The college offers Associate Degree and Technical Diploma Programs.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Chippewa Valley Technical College is Globe University-Eau Claire (4.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Globe University-Eau ClairePrivate, for profit153 students | 4.20 Mi4955 Bullis Farm Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)855-6600 4.20153 - 2,177 students | 53.40 Mi1250 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507)453-2700 53.402,177 - 4,630 students | 68.80 Mi400 Seventh St. North
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)785-9200 68.804,630 - 3,045 students | 68.80 Mi505 Pine Ridge Drive
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715)468-2815 68.803,045 - 183 students | 70.00 Mi2521 Pennington Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507)536-9500 70.00183
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