Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public community college located in Fennimore, WI. It offers 64 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 13 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,796 for Wisconsin residents and $6,989 for out-of-state students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($6,770) of public community colleges in Wisconsin.
It has 2,710 students that are lower than the average population (3,395 students) of community colleges in Wisconsin. In addition, 537 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (11 to 1) of Wisconsin community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $36,000.

Academic Overview

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Fennimore, Wisconsin.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,796 for Wisconsin residents and $6,989 for other students on average. It offers 64 degree programs through 37 Certificate, 27 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 13 programs (5 Certificate, 8 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI
Phone608-822-3262
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,796
Out-of-State$6,989
Student Population »2,710 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »55%
Transfer-out Rate3%
Retention Rate73% (Full-time)
55% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,210
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,796 for Wisconsin residents and $6,989 for out-of-state students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,770) over public community colleges in Wisconsin.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Wisconsin community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,796$6,989
Books & Supplies$2,061
On-Campus Living Costs$14,466
Off-Campus Living Costs$14,466
Average Financial Aid$5,210
Cost of Attendance$21,323$23,516
After Financial Aid$16,113$18,306
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,000
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College$4,796$6,989
Public Community Colleges in Wisconsin$4,789$6,770
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 13 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 5 Certificate, 8 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs58NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3727NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Crop ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dairy Husbandry and Production6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Golf Course Operation and Grounds ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Security and Loss Prevention ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Mason/Masonry10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Lineworker41 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder37 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder30 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Cytotechnology/CytotechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Direct Entry MidwiferyNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 50 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 26 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management3 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,710 students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 988 male students and 1,532 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,5207011,819
Male Students988305683
Female Students1,5323961,136

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, there are 2,710 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 915 students were attending classes through distance learning (537 students are enrolled exclusively and 378 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,710
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses537
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses378
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,795

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