Northcentral Technical College

1000 Campus Dr
Wausau, WI 54401-1899
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Tel: (715) 675-3331
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  • Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI, builds a competitive workforce in a global society by inspiring, connecting and strengthening its customers as they pursue lifelong learning.
School Highlights
  • Northcentral Technical College serves 4,377 students (37% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 23%.
  • Northcentral Technical College is the only community colleges within Marathon County, WI.
  • The nearest community college to Northcentral Technical College is Mid-State Technical College (41.7 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northcentral Technical College(WI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty137 staff167 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Northcentral Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Northcentral Technical College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment4,377 students3,351 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio32:123:1
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# Full-Time Students1,641 students1,122 students
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# Part-Time Students2,736 students2,229 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		60100
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
2%
5%
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% Black		-
7%
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% White
88%
77%
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% Unknown races
3%
5%
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Diversity Score0.220.40
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College Completion Rate
26%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,700$33,700
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $4,148 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 $6,036 is less than the state average of $6,972. The out-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,148$4,945
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,036$6,972
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid83%81%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,375$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,350$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • For more than 90 years, NTC has been a vital educational component for the citizens of North Central Wisconsin. Started in 1912 in a small, two-story building called the Wausau Industrial School, NTC effectively connects its learners with the business community by giving them the skills they need to achieve success on their lifelong learning journey. Students may choose from over 40 degrees offering training in some of the fastest growing careers. In addition, NTC offers customized training, technical assistance, testing and evaluation processes and consulting services to its business and industry partners. Northcentral's expansive 10-county district has campuses in Wausau, Antigo, Merrill (Health & Public Safety Training facility), Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg. NTC's campuses in Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg offer credit courses in several associate degree and diploma programs through self-paced "Flex Labs," interactive television, and conventional classroom settings. NTC's campuses in Wausau, Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg offer counseling and career development services, as well as a wide variety of continuing education and vocational classes. NTC offers 26 Associate Degrees, 9 Technical Diplomas, 11 programs offering completion in less than one year, 14 Apprenticeship programs and 34 Certificate programs. Northcentral Technical College is accredited by the North Central Association – Higher Learning Commission, American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology (JRCERT) and National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Mid-State Technical College
    Public
    2,779 students | 41.70 Mi500 32nd St N
    Wisconsin Rapids,  WI  54494
    (715) 422-5301     41.702,779
  • Nicolet Area Technical College
    Public
    1,139 students | 51.20 MiHwy G South
    Rhinelander,  WI  54501
    (715) 365-4410     51.201,139
  • Fox Valley Technical College
    Fox Valley Technical College Photo - Fox Valley Technical College Appleton Campus
    Public
    10,361 students | 76.00 Mi1825 N Bluemound Dr
    Appleton,  WI  54912
    (920) 735-4740     76.0010,361
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Public
    10,406 students | 82.00 Mi2740 W Mason St
    Green Bay,  WI  54307
    (920) 498-5400     82.0010,406
  • Rasmussen College-Wisconsin
    Private, for profit
    1,132 students | 83.10 Mi904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100
    Green Bay,  WI  54303
    (920) 593-8400     83.101,132
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 4,377 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,148
  • Out-state tuition: $6,036
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 12%
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Did You Know?
For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,945 per year for in-state students and $6,972 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,826 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.40, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Herzing University-Madison. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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