Mid State Technical College: Review & Facts

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Mid State Technical College is a small two-year, public school with 2,780 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1911 and is the only school located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, and 2-year certificate are offered at Mid State Technical College.

Majors
Offered
55
Mid State Technical College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 55 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Medical Assistant, Medical, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Mid State Technical College student retention rate is fair at 71% (close to Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Mid State Technical College is low: 38%.

Student to faculty ratio at Mid State Technical College is pretty good - 12:1. Read more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low, $6,300 per academic year. The additional fees at Mid State Technical College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $600, which makes it a total of $6,900 annually.

Read the details about Mid State Technical College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Mid State Technical College is $30.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Mid State Technical College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (715) 422-5300 or check Mid State Technical College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Mid State Technical College offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mid State Technical College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Presently there is no on-campus housing at Mid State Technical College.

Based on the college crime information, Mid State Technical College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mid State Technical College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mid State Technical College
500 32nd St N
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
54494, USA
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