Chippewa Valley Technical College

620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
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  • 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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 545 teachers has grown by 26% over five years.
Chippewa Valley Technical College(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty545 staff417 staff
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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 Enrollment7,924 students2,935 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:111:1
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# Full-Time Students2,147 students890 students
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# Part-Time Students5,777 students2,045 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
4%
4%
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% Hispanic
3%
9%
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% Black
2%
9%
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% White
84%
70%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score0.290.49
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College Completion Rate
46%
43%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,800$33,700
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Tuition Cost 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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,259$6,317
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid78%74%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$11,361
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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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).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 7,924 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,963
  • Out-state tuition: $5,259
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
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For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,173 per year for in-state students and $6,317 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,108 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.49, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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