- LTC's mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse, and flexible.
School Highlights
Lakeshore Technical College serves 4,871 students (10% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 35%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,871 students
- In-state tuition: $3,984
- Out-state tuition: $5,872
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lakeshore Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 287 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lakeshore Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
287 staff
419 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lakeshore Technical College has grown by 83% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Lakeshore Technical College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,871 students
5,109 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
486 students
798 students
# Part-Time Students
4,385 students
4,385 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
487 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
486 students
798 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,624 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
75%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4772%
0.4772%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2192%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,984 is less than the state average of $4,194. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,872 is less than the state average of $6,373. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,984
$4,194
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,872
$6,373
Tuition Notes
plus material and st
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,023
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) is a public, coeducational, vocational, technical, and adult education college which provides training on a full- or part-time basis for occupational preparation and upgrading. Lakeshore Technical College is one of sixteen districts in the Wisconsin Technical College System. Lakeshore Technical College offers more than 70 programs in the career clusters of Accelerated Delivery, Agriculture, Apprenticeships, Automotive, Business, Computers/Electronics, Environmental, Health/Community Services, Legal, Manufacturing/Industrial as well as a variety of short-term learning opportunities. Offerings include associate degree, technical diploma, technical certificate, advanced technical certificate, Individualized Technical Studies (ITS), Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), General Education Development (GED), special programs for business and industry, apprenticeship, high school credit, and adult education. Lakeshore Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lakeshore Technical College cost?
Lakeshore Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,984 for In-State students and $5,872 for Out-State students.
What is Lakeshore Technical College's ranking?
Lakeshore Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Least debt for graduating students.
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