Western Technical College (La Crosse)

400 Seventh St. North
La Crosse, WI 54601

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 (23.2 miles away).

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Western Technical College (La Crosse) places among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:

	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

The student population of Western Technical College (La Crosse) has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Western Technical College (La Crosse) 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 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

The public in-state tuition of $3,989 is less than the state average of $4,945. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,822 is less than the state average of $6,972. The out-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,989	$4,945

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,822	$6,972

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	57%	80%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,951	$11,250

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Western Technical College (La Crosse) is Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical (23.2 miles away).

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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.

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.