Chippewa Valley Technical College

620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162

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 (4.1 miles away).

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Chippewa Valley Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:

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

The student population of Chippewa Valley Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Chippewa Valley Technical College diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

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

College Completion Rate	32%	32%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$36,800	$33,700

The public in-state tuition of $3,963 is less than the state average of $4,945. The in-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,259 is less than the state average of $6,972. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,963	$4,945

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,259	$6,972

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	82%	81%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,473	$11,250

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,550	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Chippewa Valley Technical College is Globe University-Eau Claire (4.1 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,945 per year for in-state students and $6,972 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,826 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.40, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Herzing University-Madison. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.