Western Technical College (La Crosse)
Tel:
(608)785-9200
School Highlights
- Western Technical College (La Crosse) serves 4,630 students (43% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 23%.
- Western Technical College (La Crosse) is the only community colleges within La Crosse County, WI.
- The nearest community college to Western Technical College (La Crosse) is Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical (23.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Western Technical College (La Crosse) places among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| Western Technical College (La Crosse) | (WI) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | - staff | 167 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,630 students | 3,351 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 0:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,012 students | 1,122 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,618 students | 2,229 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 100 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 3% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| % Black | 2% | 7% |
| % White | 88% | 77% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 5% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.40 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 32% | 32% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,500 | $33,700 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The essential experience is what you get at Western. You don't just sit at a desk and learn. You get out of your chair and actually do it. Interactive classes and internships get you the skills you need when you graduate. Classes are rarely boring. And they can get you into the work world fast; most programs can be completed in two years or less.
- So how can you get those skills? From our highly-trained faculty. They've actually worked in their areas of expertise and can bring you real-life experience and knowledge. The skills you learn now will help you in your career later.
- So, how do we know you're getting the essential skills employers want? We ask them. Hundreds of local employers sit on advisory boards for every program we offer, telling us what kinds of skills work for their businesses. It's only one of the ways we stay current.
- While we know learning is important, we also know it doesn't just happen in the classroom. Student clubs, athletics, intramural sports, service learning activities, and residence halls, give you the true college experience.
- So when you are looking for the college that's right for you, consider Western. It's where you get the essential experience.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Western Technical College (La Crosse) is Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical (23.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,177 students | 23.40 Mi1250 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507)453-2700 23.402,177 - 6,045 students | 54.10 Mi1625 Hwy 150
Calmar, IA 52132
(833)642-2338 54.106,045 - 5,894 students | 59.90 Mi851 30th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507)285-7210 59.905,894 - 495 students | 62.20 Mi300 University Square 111 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
(877)280-4699 62.20495 - 2,334 students | 64.70 Mi1800 Bronson Blvd
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608)822-3262 64.702,334
Recent Articles
We look at why millions of Americans are choosing community college over a traditional four-year school today.
Many students enroll in community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year school. Of those who do, many succeed, and yet traditional colleges and universities continue to overlook them. Read on to learn more about why more community college students don’t transfer schools and to receive some tips for making the transfer yourself.
Community college is the only option for many students who either can’t afford a traditional four-year university or who need a more flexible school environment. Just because community college is different, however, doesn’t mean that its students matter any less. The Aspen Prize exists to encourage community colleges to do more for their students and to continually strive for improvement.
