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Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, WI · Public · Certificate degrees · City

C+

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About Chippewa Valley Technical College

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is one of the 16 technical and community colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System, centered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It serves an 11-county area, with its primary campus in Eau Claire and smaller regional campuses across western Wisconsin, including in Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Neillsville and River Falls. The school offers associate degree and technical diploma programs, as well as other certifications and adult continuing education programs. In the 2024–25 school year, 8,198 students were enrolled in programs and 17,425 students in continuing education. CVTC's president is Dr. Sunem Beaton-Garcia.

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Open

Acceptance

$12,285

Net price

4,272

Enrollment

50%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,285

Average net price

$4,844

In-state tuition

$7,087

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,465

Books & supplies

$16,986

Total cost of attendance

17%

Students receiving Pell grants

17%

Students with federal loans

$11,432

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,483
$30–48K
$9,105
$48–75K
$11,868
$75–110K
$15,585
$110K+
$16,821

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$46,297

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$43,630

Median earnings (6 yrs)

50%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

75%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,082

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,272

Total enrollment

56%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women
38% men

Race & ethnicity

White
83%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4%
Black
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Chippewa Valley Technical College FAQ

Is Chippewa Valley Technical College a public or private school?

Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution located in Eau Claire, WI.

What is the acceptance rate at Chippewa Valley Technical College?

Chippewa Valley Technical College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Chippewa Valley Technical College cost?

The average annual net price at Chippewa Valley Technical College is $12,285 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,844 in-state and $7,087 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Chippewa Valley Technical College?

About 50% of students at Chippewa Valley Technical College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Chippewa Valley Technical College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Chippewa Valley Technical College students earn a median of $46,297 per year.

How many students attend Chippewa Valley Technical College?

Chippewa Valley Technical College enrolls about 4,272 students.

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