Western Technical College
Tel:
(608) 785-9200
School Highlights
Western Technical College serves 4,004 students (43% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Top Rankings
Western Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 428 teachers has grown by 9% over five years.
| 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 |
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Western Technical College is Minnesota State College Southeast (23.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,850 students | 23.20 Mi1250 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-2700 23.201,850 - 4,449 students | 55.40 Mi1625 Hwy 150
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3263 55.404,449 - 5,129 students | 60.10 Mi851 30th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 285-7210 60.105,129 - National American University-RochesterPrivate for-profit22 students | 64.60 Mi3906 East Frontage Road NW/Hwy 52
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 286-1650 64.6022 - 183 students | 64.80 Mi2521 Pennington Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 536-9500 64.80183
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