Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

1800 Bronson Blvd
Fennimore, WI 53809-9778
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Tel: (608)822-3262
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  • 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 2,334 students (33% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is same as the state community college average of 23:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 23%.
  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is the only community colleges within Grant County, WI.
  • The nearest community college to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is University of Wisconsin Colleges (62.8 miles away).

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College(WI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty101 staff167 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,334 students3,351 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:123:1
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# Full-Time Students771 students1,122 students
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# Part-Time Students1,563 students2,229 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		100100
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
1%
5%
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% Black		-
7%
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% White
96%
77%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.080.40
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College Completion Rate
53%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,500$33,700
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $4,076 is less than the state average of $4,945. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $5,996 is less than the state average of $6,972. The out-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,076$4,945
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,996$6,972
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid81%81%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,000$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,500$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 2,334 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,076
  • Out-state tuition: $5,996
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 4%
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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.

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