Mid-State Technical College is a public community college located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. It offers 96 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Mid-State Technical College is $4,886 for Wisconsin residents and $7,016 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Wisconsin public community colleges' average ($6,770).

The school has 2,779 students, which is lower than Wisconsin community collleges' average (3,395). In addition, 559 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (11 to 1) of Wisconsin community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Mid-State Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Wisconsin community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - MSTC
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,886$7,016
Books & Supplies$2,062
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,952
Average Financial Aid$3,088
Cost of Attendance$20,900$23,030
After Financial Aid$17,812$19,942
MSTC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Mid-State Technical College$4,886$7,016
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

Mid-State Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs1NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs6036NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Farm/Farm and Ranch ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop Science3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Urban ForestryNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist27 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/BarberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Services AdministrationNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Mason/MasonryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler FitterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Construction Trades (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician13 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sheet Metal Technology/SheetworkingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Ironworking/IronworkerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Metal Fabricator NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and WellnessNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/Receptionist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder21 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant19 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)13 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 65 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 48 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Project ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping12 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice OperationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies37 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration42 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Knowledge ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Digital MarketingNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,779 students at Mid-State Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,413 male students and 1,593 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
Total3,0066122,394
Male Students1,4133521,061
Female Students1,5932601,333

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,779 total students, 1,557 students enrolled through distance learning (559 students enrolled exclusively and 998 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,779
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses559
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses998
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,222

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Mid-State Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address500 32nd St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Phone715-422-5300
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,886
Out-of-State$7,016
Student Population »2,779 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »40%
Transfer-out Rate5%
Retention Rate71% (Full-time)
54% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,088
Students to Faculty12:1 (8.33%)