Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)

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

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, WCTC 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 Waukesha County 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.

Waukesha County 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at WCTC 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 71% at WCTC 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

$4,652

Cost of attendance at Waukesha County 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

$6,725

Cost of attendance at Waukesha County 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, 55 of freshman students at Waukesha County Technical College received on average $3,470 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.

$3,470

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	68	24%	$4,509	$306,621
Other Federal Grant	142	50%	$2,819	$400,321
State Grant/Scholarships	79	28%	$1,257	$99,302
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	37	13%	$1,220	$45,158
Total Grant & Scholarships	157	55%	$3,470	$544,781

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County Technical College students is 43.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.8%.

43.7%

asian 28.6% 4 students
African American 46.7% 7 students
white 43.7% 76 students
unknown 62.2% 28 students
hispanic 12.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

Waukesha County 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

Waukesha County 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

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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