Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Fennimore, WI. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $4,796 for Wisconsin residents and $6,989 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.83% from last year at Southwest Tech.
- Total 2,710 students have enrolled in Southwest Tech and, of that, 537 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Southwest Tech offers 64 programs and 13 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Southwest Tech is 55% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $4,796 for Wisconsin residents and $6,989 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.83% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Wisconsin Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,433 | $6,481 |
| 2021 | $4,500 | $6,584 |
| 2022 | $4,571 | $6,683 |
| 2023 | $4,571 | $6,731 |
| 2024 | $4,796 | $6,989 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers 63 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 14 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 26 | 8 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 22 | 5 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 63 | 14 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 36 |
| Lineworker | 36 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 28 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 21 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 37 |
| Business Administration and Management | 29 |
| Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist | 23 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Accounting | 11 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | 15 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 |
Student Population
Total 2,710 students have enrolled to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. By gender, there are 1,090 male and 1,620 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.67 to 1.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 537 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 81 | 13 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 22 | 34 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 2,327 | 953 | 1,374 |
| Two or More Races | 139 | 53 | 86 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 41 | 17 | 24 |
| Total | 2,710 | 1,090 | 1,620 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is 55% and the transfer-out rate is 3%. The average financial aid amount is $5,210 and 38% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Retention Rate | 73% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,210 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 75 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 198 |