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Fox Valley Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, FVTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Fox Valley Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fox Valley Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, FVTC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

FVTC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,746

Cost of attendance at Fox Valley Technical College in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,861

Cost of attendance at Fox Valley Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 55 of freshman students at Fox Valley Technical College received on average $4,555 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,555
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 64 29% $4,831 $309,162
Other Federal Grant 107 49% $4,023 $430,511
State Grant/Scholarships 76 35% $1,177 $89,467
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 34 15% $1,050 $35,688
Total Grant & Scholarships 122 55% $4,555 $555,666

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fox Valley Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fox Valley Technical College students is 55.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.8%.

55.6%

  • African American 25.0% 2 students
  • white 60.0% 138 students
  • unknown 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Fox Valley Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fox Valley Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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