Fox Valley Technical College
- Fox Valley Technical College offers services from a variety of campus locations, regional centers and training sites. Many online learning options are also available, plus blended options which combine online learning with hands-on instruction. The college also provides customized business solutions that help employers ensure their workforce is ready and can gain a competitive edge in the market.
School Highlights
Fox Valley Technical College serves 10,361 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 26%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 10,361 students
- In-state tuition: $3,800
- Out-state tuition: $5,000
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 22%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Fox Valley Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,222 teachers has grown by 134% over five years.
Fox Valley Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,222 staff
419 staff

Number of Programs Offered
250
250
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fox Valley Technical College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fox Valley Technical College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,361 students
2,648 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

# Full-Time Students
2,913 students
924 students

# Part-Time Students
7,448 students
1,906 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
568 students
293 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,913 students
924 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,448 students
1,906 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
187 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
4%
4%

% Hispanic
3%
8%

% Black
2%
7%

% White
78%
74%

% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
11%
3%


Diversity Score
0.39
0.44

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2.31%
2.04%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,900
$33,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,800 is less than the state average of $4,173. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,000 is less than the state average of $6,317. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,800
$4,173

Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,000
$6,317

Tuition Notes
2 semesters with 12
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
78%

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,567
$11,250

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

Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Each year 40,000-50,000 people enroll in classes at FVTC
- Approximately 20,000 people take continuing education courses annually
- FVTC serves approximately 8,000 degree-declared students each year
- Around 60% of program students attended part-time
- FVTC trains over 1,000 apprenticeship students annually
- 16% of area high school graduates enrolled at FVTC directly from high school
Profile last updated: 07/12/2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fox Valley Technical College cost?
Fox Valley Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,800 for In-State students and $5,000 for Out-State students.
What is Fox Valley Technical College's ranking?
Fox Valley Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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