Nicolet Area Technical College

  • The college is in service to the people of Northern Wisconsin, it deliver superior community college education that transforms lives and enriches communities.

School Highlights

Nicolet Area Technical College serves 1,384 students (9% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 35%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,384 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,693
  • Out-state tuition: $6,960
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 15% over five years.
Nicolet Area Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Campus Size
280 acres
Total Faculty
73 staff
177 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Student Body

The student population of Nicolet Area Technical College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Nicolet Area Technical College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 130% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,384 students
3,039 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
127 students
721 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
1,257 students
2,318 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,384 students
2,811 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
127 students
721 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,257 students
2,318 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
11%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
10%
% White
75%
65%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.55

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
50%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,200
$33,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,693 is more than the state average of $4,194. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,960 is more than the state average of $6,373. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,693
$4,194
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,960
$6,373
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
74%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$11,250

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
76%
74%

Sports

Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Nicolet is a public community college serving Northern Wisconsin from its Lake Julia campus on Lake Julia south of Rhinelander, from the Lakeland campus in Minocqua, and from other instruction centers located within the Nicolet District. The College offers one- and two-year career diplomas and degrees, liberal arts university transfer studies, and a comprehensive continuing education program. Created in 1967 as a pilot community college, Nicolet was destined to be unique in Wisconsin. In a state with University of Wisconsin branch campuses and separately administered technical colleges, Nicolet's mission is to combine the two functions and offer a comprehensive educational program incorporating occupational education, liberal studies, and continuing education offerings. In its short history it has persisted in removing artificial barriers between what traditionally have been identified as "academic" and "vocational." The total curriculum is open to all members of the Nicolet learning community. Students develop programs to meet individual educational and occupational goals. The Nicolet District is comprised of all of Oneida, Vilas, and Forest counties, and portions of Iron, Lincoln, and Langlade counties. The District presently includes approximately 4,000 square miles with a population of 70,000 persons. Nicolet currently serves over 1,500 students each semester with offerings in vocational-technical and liberal arts and approximately 10,000 in continuing education, trade extension, and apprenticeship programs. The governing agency for the College is the Nicolet Board. The institution is under the general jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Technical College System. Nicolet is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (formerly North Central Association of Colleges and Schools).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Nicolet Area Technical College cost?
Nicolet Area Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,693 for In-State students and $6,960 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Nicolet Area Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Nicolet Area Technical College is 76%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,384 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,693
  • Out-state tuition: $6,960
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Verified school update

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