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Western Technical College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,572

Cost of attendance at Western 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

$6,687

Cost of attendance at Western 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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Western Technical College was $10,217. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Western Technical College

Western Technical College net price calculator

$10,217

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Wisconsin and nationwide.

Wisconsin's average $12,926
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of Western Technical College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $10,217 $1,029 (11%) $8,226 $8,983 $10,671 $13,431 $13,994
2021 $9,188 $66 $7,743 $7,768 $10,884 $13,616 $14,054
2020 $9,122 $246 (3%) $7,382 $7,938 $11,347 $13,167 $13,764
2019 $8,876 $249 (3%) $7,241 $7,934 $10,643 $12,335 $13,006
2018 $8,627 $140 (2%) $7,464 $7,811 $10,216 $12,099 $12,508
2017 $8,487 $865 (9%) $6,815 $7,480 $10,030 $12,098 $12,710
2016 $9,352 $260 (3%) $7,842 $8,387 $11,069 $13,275 $13,546
2015 $9,092 $290 (3%) $8,120 $8,802 $11,237 $13,164 $13,562
2014 $8,802 -- $8,776 $9,942 $10,252 $10,464 $10,864

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Western Technical College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $16,902 $142 $4,572 $10,390 $1,940
2021 $16,760 $164 $4,500 $10,284 $1,976
2020 $16,596 $281 (2%) $4,440 $10,140 $2,016
2019 $16,315 $868 (6%) $4,403 $9,952 $1,960
2018 $15,447 $331 (2%) $3,965 $9,762 $1,720
2017 $15,116 $113 $3,776 $9,724 $1,616
2016 $15,003 $1,261 (8%) $3,779 $9,680 $1,544
2015 $16,264 $411 (3%) $4,044 $10,548 $1,672
2014 $15,853 $555 (4%) $3,989 $10,288 $1,576
2013 $15,298 -- $3,820 $10,006 $1,472

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Western Technical College? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $6,950 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Western Technical College is $772 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Western Technical College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,940.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Western Technical College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,418
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,418
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,418
How much is Western Technical College application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $30.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Western Technical College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Western Technical College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $141 Not Available
For out-of-state students $212 Not Available

Housing and Meal

Western Technical College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Western Technical College for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $6,950 0 184
2021 N/A N/A $6,788 0 200
2020 $1,600 $5,190 N/A 0 200
2019 $1,600 $5,040 N/A 0 200
2018 $1,600 $4,800 N/A 0 200
2017 $1,700 $4,550 N/A 0 200
2016 $1,600 $4,300 N/A 0 200

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Western Technical College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered