Mid-State Technical College

500 32nd St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-0000

Tel: (715)422-5301

Mid-State Technical College Serves its community by providing lifelong learning opportunities which enhance the personal and economic well-being of individuals and businesses.

School Highlights

Mid-State Technical College serves 2,779 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 21%.
Mid-State Technical College is the only community colleges within Wood County, WI.
The nearest community college is Northcentral Technical College (41.60 miles away).

The student population of 2,779 has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	2,779 students	3,351 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	17:1	23:1

# Full-Time Students	1,020 students	1,122 students

# Part-Time Students	1,759 students	2,229 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	2%	3%

% Hispanic	1%	5%

% Black	1%	7%

% White	92%	79%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Unknown races	2%	3%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.15	0.37

College Completion Rate	30%	32%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,300	$34,300

The public in-state tuition of $4,116 is less than the state average of $4,945. The in-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,005 is less than the state average of $6,972. The out-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,116	$4,945

Out-State Tuition Fees	$6,005	$6,972

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	75%	80%

Median Debt for Graduates	$8,025	$11,951

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,107	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

The college offer technical training in more than 50 fields and professions by granting one- and two-year technical diplomas and two-year associate degrees. MSTC graduates become health care professionals, police officers, day-care providers, accountants, plumbers, administrative assistants,electricians, welders, automotive technicians, hair stylists, and paramedics. They are design and repair technicians, computer programmers, networking specialists, small business owners, masons, farmers, marketing professionals, and much more. In addition, MSTC also awards certificates for the successful completion of a single course or a combination of courses. Mid-State Technical College also serves as a starting point for students who want to continue their education. Many courses and programs transfer to four-year colleges and universities. MSTC has campuses in Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids; a center in Adams; and several outreach sites. Through credit, non-credit and life enrichment course, MSTC is a driving force behind post-secondary education in central Wisconsin.