Nicolet Area Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Nicolet Area Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

One of the notable aspects of Nicolet 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.

Nicolet 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 8-to-1, Nicolet Area Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Nicolet Area Technical College is reported to be 44%, 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 66% at Nicolet Area 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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,568

Cost of attendance at Nicolet 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

$6,852

Cost of attendance at Nicolet 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, 51 of freshman students at Nicolet Area Technical College received on average $6,245 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.

$6,245

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	34	40%	$4,948	$168,247
Other Federal Grant	40	47%	$5,521	$220,844
State Grant/Scholarships	37	43%	$1,427	$52,786
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2	2%	$570	$1,140
Total Grant & Scholarships	44	51%	$6,245	$274,770

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nicolet 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 Nicolet Area Technical College students is 44.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.1%.

44.3%

white 45.3% 43 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Nicolet Area 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

Nicolet 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

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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