Chippewa Valley Technical College
- 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 7,924 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 30%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 7,924 students
- In-state tuition: $3,963
- Out-state tuition: $5,259
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 16%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 545 teachers has grown by 26% over five years.
Chippewa Valley Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
545 staff
417 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chippewa Valley Technical College has grown by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Chippewa Valley Technical College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,924 students
2,935 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
2,147 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
5,777 students
2,045 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
187 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
84%
70%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.49
College Completion Rate
46%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$33,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,963 is less than the state average of $4,173. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,259 is less than the state average of $6,317. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,963
$4,173
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,259
$6,317
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,361
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$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
- 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.
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