Waukesha County Technical College

  • Waukesha County Technical College, as the leader in workforce development for Waukesha County, is committed to student learning for the enhancement of our community`s quality of life. As an institution of higher education, we provide lifelong learning opportunities which are high quality, affordable and accessible. Our special focus includes technical education, occupational training, and enrichment programs.

School Highlights

Waukesha County Technical College serves 10,929 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 35%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 10,929 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,065
  • Out-state tuition: $6,098
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 419 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Waukesha County 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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
419 staff
419 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Waukesha County Technical College has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Waukesha County Technical College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,929 students
5,109 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,540 students
798 students
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# Part-Time Students
8,389 students
4,385 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Waukesha County Technical College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Wisconsin.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
109 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,540 students
798 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,389 students
4,624 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
4%
4%
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% Hispanic
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waukesha County Technical College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
6%
9%
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% White
69%
65%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waukesha County Technical College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
Diversity Score
0.51
0.55
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4739%
0.4772%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Waukesha County Technical College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2192%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,500
$34,300
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Waukesha County Technical College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Wisconsin by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,065 is less than the state average of $4,194. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,098 is less than the state average of $6,373. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,065
$4,194
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,098
$6,373
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Waukesha County Technical College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
56%
76%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Waukesha County Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,211
$11,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Waukesha County Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,750
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Waukesha County Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Administrators

School Notes

  • Waukesha County Technical College is one of Wisconsin's finest centers of higher education. Whether students are just starting out in a career or starting over, WCTC can help fulfill their potential. WCTC offers over 100 paths of study. There are short-term training options that focus on a specific skill, associate of applied science degrees and technical diplomas that give a solid base to launch a career, and specialized certificates that build upon that base. WCTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Waukesha County Technical College cost?
Waukesha County Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,065 for In-State students and $6,098 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 10,929 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,065
  • Out-state tuition: $6,098
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
  • Source: Verified school update

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For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,194 per year for in-state students and $6,373 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,728 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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