Moraine Park Technical College Photo #3 - Moraine Park Technical College Energy Education Center on the Beaver Dam campus.

Moraine Park Technical College

  • Moraine Park Technical College builds and maintains a competitive workforce in collaboration with our communities through a future-focused learning environment.

School Highlights

Moraine Park Technical College serves 7,113 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is same as the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 35%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 7,113 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,151
  • Out-state tuition: $6,039
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 26%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 446 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Moraine Park Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
446 staff
419 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Moraine Park Technical College has grown by 75% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Moraine Park Technical College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 115% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,113 students
5,183 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,107 students
798 students
# Part-Time Students
6,006 students
4,385 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
711 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,107 students
798 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,006 students
4,624 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
74%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.44
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%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,900
$34,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,151 is less than the state average of $4,194. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,039 is less than the state average of $6,373. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,151
$4,194
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,039
$6,373
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,460
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
65%
88%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Accounting ClubAuto Tech Club
CET (Civil Engineering Technology) ClubCNC/Tool and Die Club
Cosmetology ClubCriminal Justice Club
Culinary Arts ClubDiversity Club
Donut ClubElectricity Club
EMS ClubEPD Club
Graphics ClubGUTS (Gas Utility Technicians) Club
Health and Wellness ClubHVAC-R Club
Interactive Media ClubIT Club
MLT (Medical Laboratory Technicians) ClubPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Radiography ClubSHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) Club
SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineering) ClubSNA (Student Nurses Association) Club
Student SenateStudent Veterans Association
Welding Club

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The Moraine Park Technical College District is comprised of all of Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties, most of Dodge and Washington counties, and portions of six other counties. The College has three campuses in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, and West Bend, regional Centers in Hartford, and Ripon, and offers evening classes at high schools and other facilities throughout the District. Moraine Park Technical College is pleased to make its facilities and equipment available to the community. Classrooms, state-of-the-art conference centers and computer labs are just a few of the many options Moraine Park offers to help meet your facility needs. The Moraine Park Technical College offers General Education, Degrees, Certificates, and Apprenticeships, Online Programs, Certificates and Courses, Certifications and Licensures, High School Equivalency Diploma or GED Certificate, English Language Learning (ELL), Corporate and Community Training and Occupational Language Courses. College Courses for High School Students includes TechPrep and Advanced Standing and Youth Options. Moraine Park Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Moraine Park Technical College cost?
Moraine Park Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,151 for In-State students and $6,039 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Moraine Park Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Moraine Park Technical College is 65%, which is lower than the state average of 88%.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 7,113 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,151
  • Out-state tuition: $6,039
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 26%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,194 per year for in-state students and $6,373 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,728 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. 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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