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 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%.
Top Rankings
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
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 | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (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 (4.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Globe University-Eau ClairePrivate, for profit153 students | 4.10 Mi4955 Bullis Farm Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 855-6600 4.10153 - 1,930 students | 53.70 Mi1250 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-2700 53.701,930 - 4,165 students | 68.80 Mi400 Seventh St. North
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-9200 68.804,165 - 2,966 students | 68.90 Mi505 Pine Ridge Drive
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-2815 68.902,966 - National American University-RochesterPrivate for-profit22 students | 70.30 Mi3906 East Frontage Road NW/Hwy 52
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 286-1650 70.3022
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