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Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 46%

Located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Mid-State Technical College 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 Mid-State 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.

Mid-State 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 12-to-1, Mid-State Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mid-State Technical College is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 67% at Mid-State Technical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,417

Cost of attendance at Mid-State 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

$6,351

Cost of attendance at Mid-State 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, 63 of freshman students at Mid-State Technical College received on average $4,722 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.

$4,722
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 87 39% $4,347 $378,158
Other Federal Grant 123 55% $3,750 $461,258
State Grant/Scholarships 101 45% $1,330 $134,348
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 35 16% $1,736 $60,769
Total Grant & Scholarships 139 63% $4,722 $656,375

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mid-State 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 Mid-State Technical College students is 45.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.8%.

45.7%

  • white 48.0% 74 students
  • hispanic 40.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Service Offerings

Mid-State Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mid-State 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

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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