Western Technical College
Western Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in La Crosse, WI. Western Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Western Technical College is $4,820 for Wisconsin residents and $7,078 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.45% from last year at Western Technical.
- Total 3,625 students have enrolled in Western Technical and, of that, 962 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Western Technical offers 105 programs and 8 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Western Technical is 34% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Western Technical College is $4,820 for Wisconsin residents and $7,078 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.45% 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 | $4,572 | $6,687 |
| 2023 | $4,636 | $6,788 |
| 2024 | $4,716 | $6,909 |
| 2025 | $4,820 | $7,078 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Western Technical College offers 95 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 15 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Western Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 51 | 7 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 24 | 6 |
| Total | 95 | 15 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 31 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 26 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 19 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 14 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 87 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 43 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 27 |
| Accounting | 24 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 20 |
Student Population
Total 3,625 students have enrolled to Western Technical College. By gender, there are 1,659 male and 1,966 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.84 to 1.
Western Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 962 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 | 46 | 17 | 29 |
| Asian | 171 | 81 | 90 |
| Black or African American | 92 | 56 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 2,772 | 1,242 | 1,530 |
| Two or More Races | 127 | 56 | 71 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 413 | 206 | 207 |
| Total | 3,625 | 1,659 | 1,966 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Western Technical College is 34% and the transfer-out rate is 18%. The average financial aid amount is $5,924 and 40% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Retention Rate | 45% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,924 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 183 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 425 |