- Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is a publicly supported comprehensive higher education institution committed to increasing the potential and productivity of the people in its district through the delivery of high-quality instruction and programs which are consistent with current and emerging educational and labor market needs. General Education is an integral part of MATC programs which provides the knowledge and conceptual abilities that college-educated adults must have to achieve in occupational skills training and to perform more effectively in the demanding, complex world in which they live.
School Highlights
Milwaukee Area Technical College serves 20,670 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 35%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 20,670 students
- In-state tuition: $4,282
- Out-state tuition: $6,171
- Acceptance Rate: 54%
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Milwaukee Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,508 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,508 staff
419 staff
Student Body
The student population of Milwaukee Area Technical College has grown by 42% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Milwaukee Area Technical College diversity score of 0.80 is more than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
20,670 students
5,109 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
3,971 students
798 students
# Part-Time Students
16,699 students
4,385 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
206 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,971 students
798 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
16,699 students
4,624 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
10%
% Black
26%
9%
% White
31%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
15%
8%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1547%
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)
$33,700
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,282 is more than the state average of $4,194. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,171 is less than the state average of $6,373. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,282
$4,194
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,171
$6,373
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,953
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,481
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
54%
54%
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
- This four-block campus is located across the street from the Bradley Center. The Downtown Milwaukee Campus features degree, diploma and certificate programs for virtually every interest, and has hundreds of individual classes. Computer labs for doing your coursework and online classes are also available. The Downtown Milwaukee campus currently offers 47 associate degree programs, 27 diploma programs and 46 certificate programs. Community Enrichment Classes offered at Downtown Campus includes courses in American Sign Language 1, Business Organization and Management, Comprehensive Graphic Design, Environmental Science, French 1, Fundamental Photography, History of the Vietnam War Years, Introduction to Theater, Maintaining a Home Computer and Windows XP, Principles of Macroeconomics, Professional Baking and Weight Training/Aerobic Fitness 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Milwaukee Area Technical College cost?
Milwaukee Area Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,282 for In-State students and $6,171 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Milwaukee Area Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Milwaukee Area Technical College is 54%, which is equal to the state average of 54%.
What is Milwaukee Area Technical College's ranking?
Milwaukee Area Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Milwaukee Area Technical College located?
Milwaukee Area Technical College is located in the Westown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
School Calendar
View the Milwaukee Area Technical College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break
April 11, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of 16/12 Week Online Classes
May 17, 2025 (Saturday)
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