	Western Technical College	(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional	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	428 staff	167 staff

Student Body

The student population of Western Technical College has declined by 13% over five years.

The Western Technical College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 56% over five years.

Total Enrollment	4,004 students	2,809 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	0:1	18:1

# Full-Time Students	1,709 students	820 students

# Part-Time Students	2,295 students	1,989 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	200	187

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	4%	3%

% Hispanic	3%	7%

% Black	3%	9%

% White	80%	68%

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Non Resident races	2%	2%
% Unknown races	5%	8%

Diversity Score	0.35	0.52

College Completion Rate	41%	42%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$33,500	$33,700

Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,989 is less than the state average of $5,440. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $5,822 is less than the state average of $7,285. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,989	$5,440

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,822	$7,285

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	92%	80%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,000	$11,000

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,375

Source: 2019 (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.

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