Northcentral Technical College
Northcentral Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Wausau, WI. Northcentral Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Northcentral Technical College is $4,889 for Wisconsin residents and $7,132 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 27.02% from last year at NTC.
- Total 6,746 students have enrolled in NTC and, of that, 1,642 students enrolled online exclusively.
- NTC offers 199 programs and 71 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of NTC is 45% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Northcentral Technical College is $4,889 for Wisconsin residents and $7,132 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 27.02% 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 | $3,673 | $5,339 |
| 2022 | $3,723 | $5,415 |
| 2023 | $3,791 | $5,512 |
| 2024 | $3,861 | $5,615 |
| 2025 | $4,889 | $7,132 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Northcentral Technical College offers 188 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 72 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Northcentral Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 57 | 21 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 28 | 8 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 27 | 9 |
| Total | 188 | 72 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 21 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 19 |
| Business Administration and Management | 18 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 70 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 26 |
| Radiologist Assistant | 21 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 20 |
| Accounting | 18 |
Student Population
Total 6,746 students have enrolled to Northcentral Technical College. By gender, there are 2,880 male and 3,866 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.74 to 1.
Northcentral Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,642 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 | 77 | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 368 | 163 | 205 |
| Black or African American | 90 | 39 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 344 | 134 | 210 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| White | 4,729 | 1,985 | 2,744 |
| Two or More Races | 158 | 65 | 93 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 962 | 445 | 517 |
| Total | 6,746 | 2,880 | 3,866 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Northcentral Technical College is 45% and the transfer-out rate is 7%. The average financial aid amount is $4,286 and 24% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Retention Rate | 59% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,286 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 149 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 392 |