Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

505 Pine Ridge Drive
Shell Lake, WI 54871
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Tel: (715) 468-2815
www.witc.edu
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  • 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 2,966 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is more than the state average of 30%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 533 teachers has grown by 80% over five years.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty533 staff417 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College diversity score of 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,966 students2,935 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio6:111:1
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# Full-Time Students1,108 students890 students
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# Part-Time Students1,858 students2,045 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
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% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
1%
9%
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% Black
1%
9%
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% White
91%
70%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.170.49
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College Completion Rate
55%
43%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,500$33,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,448 is more than the state average of $4,173. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,463 is more than the state average of $6,317. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,448$4,173
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,463$6,317
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid74%74%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,563$11,361
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,490$5,500
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Source: 2020 (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 (50.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Pine Technical & Community College
    Public
    1,951 students | 50.90 Mi900 4th St SE
    Pine City, MN 55063
    (320) 629-5100     50.901,951
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Public
    7,924 students | 68.90 Mi620 W Clairemont Ave
    Eau Claire, WI 54701
    (715) 833-6200     68.907,924
  • Century College
    Public
    8,695 students | 70.80 Mi3300 Century Ave N
    White Bear Lake, MN 55110
    (651) 770-3200     70.808,695
  • Globe University-Eau Claire
    Private, for profit
    153 students | 71.70 Mi4955 Bullis Farm Rd
    Eau Claire, WI 54701
    (715) 855-6600     71.70153
  • Lake Superior College
    Public
    5,230 students | 72.50 Mi2101 Trinity Rd
    Duluth, MN 55811
    (800) 432-2884     72.505,230
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,966 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,448
  • Out-state tuition: $6,463
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 9%
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For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,173 per year for in-state students and $6,317 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,108 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.49, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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