Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Tel:
(715)468-2815
- Learning is our passion. As Northwest Wisconsin’s leader in technical education, WITC creates dynamic opportunities for career preparation and personal effectiveness. We are committed to making each and every experience with us meaningful and professional.
School Highlights
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College serves 3,045 students (40% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is more than the state average of 23%.
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is the only community colleges within Washburn County, WI.
- The nearest community college to Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is Pine Technical & Community College (51.0 miles away).
Top Placements (Wisconsin)
Listed among the top community colleges in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 296 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College | (WI) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 296 staff | 167 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,045 students | 3,351 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,221 students | 1,122 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,824 students | 2,229 students |
 |  | |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | - | 5% |
| % Black | 1% | 7% |
| % White | 93% | 77% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.40 |
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| College Completion Rate | 51% | 32% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,500 | $34,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- WITC is the college of choice for students who wish to pursue associate degrees or technical diplomas, and for those presently employed who wish to advance in their careers through continuing education. In many cases, area employers contract with the college for customized training consisting of specific courses that are developed and taught by WITC instructors at an employer's work site. The college offers 53 technical career programs. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a part of the Wisconsin Technical College System, with four campus locations (Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake and Superior), two branch locations (Hayward and Ladysmith), a Learning Center in Spooner, and our administrative headquarters in Shell Lake. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to grant degrees and certificates.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is Pine Technical & Community College (51.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,083 students | 51.00 Mi900 4th St SE
Pine City, MN 55063
(320)629-5100 51.001,083 - 6,074 students | 68.80 Mi620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)833-6200 68.806,074 - Duluth Business UniversityPrivate, for profit143 students | 69.60 Mi4724 Mike Colalillo Drive
Duluth, MN 55807
(218)722-4000 69.60143 - Century CollegePublic9,478 students | 71.10 Mi3300 Century Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55110
6517731700 71.109,478 - Globe University-Eau ClairePrivate, for profit153 students | 71.70 Mi4955 Bullis Farm Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)855-6600 71.70153
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