- Milwaukee Career College is a private for-profit technical school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
School Highlights
Milwaukee Career College serves 172 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 35%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Acceptance Rate: 74%
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Milwaukee Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
Milwaukee Career College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
419 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Milwaukee Career College has grown by 59% over five years.
The Milwaukee Career College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
172 students
5,183 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
172 students
798 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,385 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
172 students
798 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,624 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
35%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
10%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
n/a
65%
% Hawaiian
35%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
48%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,520
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,228
$5,375
Acceptance Rate
74%
88%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Milwaukee Career College?
The acceptance rate of Milwaukee Career College is 74%, which is lower than the state average of 88%.
What is Milwaukee Career College's ranking?
Milwaukee Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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