Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

505 Pine Ridge Drive
Shell Lake, WI 54871-8727
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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 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 Black), 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 (50.9 miles away).

Top Placements

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 296 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College(WI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty296 staff167 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 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College diversity score of 0.13 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,045 students3,351 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio10:123:1
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# Full-Time Students1,221 students1,122 students
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# Part-Time Students1,824 students2,229 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic		-
5%
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
93%
77%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.130.40
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College Completion Rate
51%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,500$33,700
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $4,448 is less than the state average of $4,945. The in-state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $6,463 is less than the state average of $6,972. The out-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,448$4,945
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,463$6,972
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid74%81%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,000$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,500$5,500
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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.

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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 3,045 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,448
  • Out-state tuition: $6,463
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 7%
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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.
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