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Northcentral Technical College

1000 Campus Dr
Wausau, WI 54401

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Tel: (715) 675-3331

www.ntc.edu

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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 8,631 students (15% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 35%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 8,631 students
In-state tuition: $4,148
Out-state tuition: $6,036
Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
Minority enrollment: 22%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Northcentral Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 417 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Northcentral Technical College

(WI) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional

Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

417 staff

419 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Northcentral Technical College has grown by 39% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.

The Northcentral Technical College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.

Total Enrollment

8,631 students

5,109 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

16:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,329 students

798 students

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# Part-Time Students

7,302 students

4,385 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

863 students

373 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,329 students

798 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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27 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

7,302 students

4,624 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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40 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

187 students

148 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

10%

% Black

% White

78%

65%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Unknown races

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0.39

0.55

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

0.3214%

0.4772%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.2192%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$36,700

$34,300

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,148 is less than the state average of $4,194. 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 $6,373. The out-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,148

$4,194

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,036

$6,373

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

76%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$7,994

$11,250

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$3,750

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

88%

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northcentral Technical College cost?

Northcentral Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,148 for In-State students and $6,036 for Out-State students.

What schools are Northcentral Technical College often compared to?

Northcentral Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Valley Technical College by visitors of our site.

What is Northcentral Technical College's ranking?

Northcentral Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 8,631 students
In-state tuition: $4,148
Out-state tuition: $6,036
Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
Minority enrollment: 22%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Wisconsin community colleges have a of 0.55, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.