Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	148
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, Southwest Wisconsin 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 Southwest Wisconsin 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.

Southwest Wisconsin 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 14-to-1, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 65% at Southwest Wisconsin 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
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,571

Cost of attendance at Southwest Wisconsin 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

$6,683

Cost of attendance at Southwest Wisconsin 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, 71 of freshman students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College received on average $3,700 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.

$3,700

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	102	38%	$4,248	$433,303
Other Federal Grant	132	49%	$3,669	$484,303
State Grant/Scholarships	103	38%	$1,241	$127,858
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	111	41%	$851	$94,475
Total Grant & Scholarships	191	71%	$3,700	$706,636

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwest Wisconsin 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 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College students is 59.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.5%.

59.2%

white 60.4% 142 students
hispanic 66.7% 4 students
Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwest Wisconsin 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

Southwest Wisconsin 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

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
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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