Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	195
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Students retention rate	46%
On-time graduation rate	18%

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, MATC 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 Milwaukee 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.

Milwaukee 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 9-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 18%, 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 retention rate of students at MATC is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MATC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,793

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,908

Cost of attendance at Milwaukee 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 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, 74 of freshman students at Milwaukee Area Technical College received on average $5,866 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.

$5,866

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	476	58%	$4,840	$2,303,820
Other Federal Grant	562	68%	$5,122	$2,878,320
State Grant/Scholarships	451	55%	$1,269	$572,513
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	117	14%	$990	$115,863
Total Grant & Scholarships	608	74%	$5,866	$3,566,696

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Milwaukee Area 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 Milwaukee Area Technical College students is 17.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 14.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.4%.

17.5%

asian 13.9% 12 students
African American 11.7% 26 students
white 23.5% 82 students
unknown 33.3% 9 students
hispanic 16.8% 44 students
Mixed Race 6.8% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Milwaukee 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

Milwaukee 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
Teacher certification

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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