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Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About Western Technical College

Western Technical College (Western or WTC) is a public technical college in La Crosse, Wisconsin. A member of the Wisconsin Technical College System, the Western Technical College District serves 11 counties and enrolls over 5,000 students. The college has six campus locations in western Wisconsin and its main campus is in downtown La Crosse. Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Open

Acceptance

$11,008

Net price

3,183

Enrollment

34%

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

$11,008

Average net price

$4,820

In-state tuition

$7,078

Out-of-state tuition

$8,374

Room & board

$1,464

Books & supplies

$16,078

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$11,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$7,483
$30–48K
$8,083
$48–75K
$10,581
$75–110K
$13,786
$110K+
$15,430

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

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After Graduation

$45,303

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$41,169

Median earnings (6 yrs)

34%

Graduation rate

45%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$18,255

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,183

Total enrollment

57%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women
46% men

Race & ethnicity

White
78%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4%
Black
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%

Western Technical College FAQ

Is Western Technical College a public or private school?

Western Technical College is a public institution located in La Crosse, WI.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Technical College?

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

How much does Western Technical College cost?

The average annual net price at Western Technical College is $11,008 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,820 in-state and $7,078 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Western Technical College?

About 34% of students at Western Technical College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Western Technical College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Western Technical College students earn a median of $45,303 per year.

How many students attend Western Technical College?

Western Technical College enrolls about 3,183 students.

Campus

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