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Madison Area Technical College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
On-time graduation rate 24%

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

One of the notable aspects of Madison Area 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.

Madison Area 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 10-to-1, MATC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at MATC is reported to be 24%, 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 49%.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,600

Cost of attendance at Madison Area Technical College in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,769

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 35 of freshman students at Madison Area Technical College received on average $5,233 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.

$5,233
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 157 22% $5,570 $874,529
Other Federal Grant 195 27% $4,742 $924,714
State Grant/Scholarships 172 24% $1,085 $186,647
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 120 17% $1,771 $212,526
Total Grant & Scholarships 253 35% $5,233 $1,323,887

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Madison Area Technical College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Madison Area Technical College students is 24.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.0%.

24.0%

  • asian 11.9% 5 students
  • African American 11.6% 5 students
  • white 26.0% 172 students
  • unknown 35.3% 6 students
  • hispanic 22.1% 17 students
  • International Students 20.0% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 19.6% 10 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Madison Area 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

Madison Area 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

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training