- 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 1,752 students (13% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 35%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,752 students
- In-state tuition: $4,693
- Out-state tuition: $6,960
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 21%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Nicolet Area 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
86 staff
419 staff
Number of Programs Offered
73
162
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Nicolet Area Technical College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Nicolet Area Technical College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 61% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,752 students
5,183 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
226 students
798 students
# Part-Time Students
1,526 students
4,385 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
175 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
226 students
798 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,526 students
4,624 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
79%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
48%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,200
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
60%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
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
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 lower than the state average of 88%.
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