Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College provides individualized lifelong learning opportunities that focus on students and communities. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will be a leader in learning-centered education. outhwest Tech is a comprehensive technical college standing ready to offer you excellent educational opportunities, a broad array of support services, and a student-friendly atmosphere. Southwest Tech can prepare you with the skills necessary to succeed now and in the future.
School Highlights
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College serves 2,640 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 30%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,640 students
- In-state tuition: $4,076
- Out-state tuition: $5,996
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 11%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 217 teachers has grown by 20% over five years.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
217 staff
417 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College diversity score of 0.21 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,640 students
2,935 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
722 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
1,918 students
2,045 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
187 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
89%
70%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.49
College Completion Rate
61%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$33,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,076 is less than the state average of $4,173. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,996 is less than the state average of $6,317. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,076
$4,173
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,996
$6,317
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$11,361
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,370
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
44%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The Southwest Wisconsin Vocational-Technical Institute District, comprising the five counties of southwestern Wisconsin, became operational on July 1, 1967, pursuant to Chapter 292, Laws of Wisconsin of 1965. The development process that resulted in what we now call Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Southwest Tech) began immediately with the selection of initial programs, establishment of advisory committees, and recruitment of staff members. Farm Training was the first college program and began functioning in Fall 1967. During the 1968-69 fiscal year, college leadership initiated a comprehensive building plan. This led to the development of the present campus facilities located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, the center of the Southwest Tech District. Located among the beautiful hills and valleys of southwestern Wisconsin, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, or Southwest Tech, is a comprehensive technical school of higher learning that stands ready to offer you excellent educational opportunities, a broad array of support services, and a student-friendly atmosphere. Since 1967, Southwest Tech has worked to be Southwest Wisconsin's premier provider of occupational education and training. The Fennimore campus offers 40 full-time occupational programs as well as a host of adult basic education, continuing education, distance learning, and technical services. The college offers Agricultural Programs, Business Programs, General Education, Health Occupations, Individual Technical Studies, Industrial Occupations, Public Safety Programs and Courses and Service Industry Programs and Courses. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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