Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Fennimore, WI. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $4,904 for Wisconsin residents and $7,147 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.26% from last year at Southwest Tech.
- Total 2,849 students have enrolled in Southwest Tech and, of that, 617 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Southwest Tech offers 85 programs and 10 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Southwest Tech is 66% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $4,904 for Wisconsin residents and $7,147 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.26% 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 | $4,500 | $6,584 |
| 2022 | $4,571 | $6,683 |
| 2023 | $4,571 | $6,731 |
| 2024 | $4,796 | $6,989 |
| 2025 | $4,904 | $7,147 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers 64 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 13 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 27 | 8 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 22 | 4 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 64 | 13 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Lineworker | 41 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 37 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 30 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 13 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 13 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 50 |
| Business Administration and Management | 26 |
| Direct Entry Midwifery | 17 |
| Accounting | 16 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 4 |
Student Population
Total 2,849 students have enrolled to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. By gender, there are 1,227 male and 1,622 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.76 to 1.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 617 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 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Asian | 27 | 9 | 18 |
| Black or African American | 82 | 35 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 127 | 49 | 78 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 2,505 | 1,085 | 1,420 |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 31 | 30 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 38 | 13 | 25 |
| Total | 2,849 | 1,227 | 1,622 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is 66% and the transfer-out rate is 3%. The average financial aid amount is $4,409 and 38% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 66% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Retention Rate | 70% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,409 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 72 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 194 |