- Fox Valley Technical College offers services from a variety of campus locations, regional centers and training sites. Many online learning options are also available, plus blended options which combine online learning with hands-on instruction. The college also provides customized business solutions that help employers ensure their workforce is ready and can gain a competitive edge in the market.
School Highlights
Fox Valley Technical College serves 11,664 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 11,664 students
- In-state tuition: $3,932
- Out-state tuition: $5,684
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Fox Valley Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 893 teachers has declined by 26% over five years.
Fox Valley Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
893 staff
419 staff
Number of Programs Offered
250
162
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fox Valley Technical College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Fox Valley Technical College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,664 students
2,549 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
1,756 students
701 students
# Part-Time Students
9,908 students
1,848 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
568 students
293 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,756 students
701 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,908 students
2,390 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
4%
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
9%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
73%
70%
% Two or more races
14%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.49
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.556%
0.4571%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2395%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,900
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,932 is less than the state average of $4,194. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,684 is less than the state average of $6,373. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,932
$4,194
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,684
$6,373
Tuition Notes
2 semesters with 12
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,567
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Each year 50,000-55,000 people enroll in classes at FVTC
- Approximately 33,000 people take continuing education courses annually
- FVTC serves approximately 7,000 degree-declared students each year
- Around 50% ofprogramstudents attended part-time
- FVTC trains over 1,400 apprenticeship students annually
- 13% of area high school graduates enrolled at FVTC directly from high school
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fox Valley Technical College cost?
Fox Valley Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,932 for In-State students and $5,684 for Out-State students.
What is Fox Valley Technical College's ranking?
Fox Valley Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fox Valley Technical College is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton (1.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
Private for-profit
3355 W College Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 968-0433
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 968-0433
1.5 miles
| 76 students
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Green Bay, WI 54307
(920) 498-5400
Green Bay, WI 54307
(920) 498-5400
24.1 miles
| 10,088 students
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Private for-profit
904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 593-8400
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 593-8400
25.2 miles
| 538 students
235 N National Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
(920) 929-2483
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
(920) 929-2483
34.4 miles
| 3,269 students
1290 North Avenue
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-1000
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-1000
42.8 miles
| 2,322 students
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