Western Technical College: Review & Facts

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Western Technical College is a medium two-year, public school with 3,875 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1912 and is one of the 3 schools located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings

At Western Technical College you can get your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
69
Western Technical College follows a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 69 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Management, Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Western Technical College student retention rate is very low at 47% (way below Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
47%
Bad
The graduation rate at Western Technical College is low - 34%.

Student to faculty ratio at Western Technical College is good: 9:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low - around $6,500 per year. The additional fees at Western Technical College not covered by tuition are approximately $400, which totals $6,900 per year.

Read the details about Western 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
Western Technical College 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) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Western Technical College is $30.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Western Technical College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (608) 785-9200 or check Western Technical College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
Western Technical College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, 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 Western 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.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Western Technical College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, roughly $5,400 per year.

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

Western Technical College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Western Technical College
400 Seventh St. North
La Crosse, Wisconsin
54601, USA
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