Waukesha County Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Pewaukee, WI. Waukesha County Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Waukesha County Technical College is $4,803 for Wisconsin residents and $7,046 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.31% from last year at WCTC.
- Total 8,367 students have enrolled in WCTC and, of that, 503 students enrolled online exclusively.
- WCTC offers 101 programs and 6 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of WCTC is 44% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Waukesha County Technical College is $4,803 for Wisconsin residents and $7,046 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.31% 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 | $4,424 | $6,508 |
| 2022 | $4,488 | $6,603 |
| 2023 | $4,571 | $6,722 |
| 2024 | $4,694 | $6,887 |
| 2025 | $4,803 | $7,046 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Waukesha County Technical College offers 98 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 8 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Waukesha County Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 43 | 4 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 29 | 3 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 64 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 43 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 32 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 31 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 24 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 65 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 42 |
| Business Administration and Management | 40 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 29 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 24 |
Student Population
Total 8,367 students have enrolled to Waukesha County Technical College. By gender, there are 4,436 male and 3,931 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 1.13 to 1.
Waukesha County Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 503 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 | 47 | 25 | 22 |
| Asian | 321 | 149 | 172 |
| Black or African American | 493 | 167 | 326 |
| Hispanic | 923 | 461 | 462 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| White | 5,566 | 2,905 | 2,661 |
| Two or More Races | 245 | 113 | 132 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 726 | 599 | 127 |
| Total | 8,367 | 4,436 | 3,931 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Waukesha County Technical College is 44% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $4,350 and 15% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 78% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,350 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 208 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 474 |