Nicolet Area Technical College
Nicolet Area Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Rhinelander, WI. Nicolet Area Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Nicolet Area Technical College is $4,793 for Wisconsin residents and $7,066 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.15% from last year at Nicolet Area Technical.
- Total 1,384 students have enrolled in Nicolet Area Technical and, of that, 562 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Nicolet Area Technical offers 48 programs and 14 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Nicolet Area Technical is 44% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Nicolet Area Technical College is $4,793 for Wisconsin residents and $7,066 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.15% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Wisconsin Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,505 | $6,757 |
| 2022 | $4,568 | $6,852 |
| 2023 | $4,642 | $6,962 |
| 2024 | $4,724 | $6,917 |
| 2025 | $4,793 | $7,066 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Nicolet Area Technical College offers 50 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 9 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Nicolet Area Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 18 | 3 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 4 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 50 | 9 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 21 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 12 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 12 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 11 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 9 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 70 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management | 14 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 8 |
| Accounting | 7 |
Student Population
Total 1,384 students have enrolled to Nicolet Area Technical College. By gender, there are 526 male and 858 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.61 to 1.
Nicolet Area Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 562 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 61 | 19 | 42 |
| Asian | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 21 | 35 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 1,054 | 390 | 664 |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 16 | 27 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 131 | 63 | 68 |
| Total | 1,384 | 526 | 858 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Nicolet Area Technical College is 44% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The average financial aid amount is $5,085 and 38% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Retention Rate | 62% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,085 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 51 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 151 |