Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI)
Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in La Crosse, WI. It offers 95 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1972 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 3,625 students attended Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI) in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 183 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 214 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 425 (full-time) and 399 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI) is 34% and transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 45% at the school.
| Student Population | 3,625 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 34% |
| Number of Faculty | 397 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI) is $7,078
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
40% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,924 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,078 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,924 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI) offers 44 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 691 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 4 | 0 | 353 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 16 | 2 | 163 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 24 | 6 | 175 |
| Total | 44 | 8 | 691 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI) are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 691 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 353 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 163 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 175 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 287 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 80 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 207 |
| Business | ✕ | 65 completers |
| Customer Service Management | ✕ | 65 |
| Total | 353 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 3,625 students have enrolled into Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI). By gender, 1,659 male and 1,966 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,772 White (76.47%), 92 Black/African American (2.54%), 3 Hispanic (0.08%), 171 Asian (4.72%), and 589 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,625 | 1,659 | 1,966 |
| American Indian/Native American | 46 | 17 | 29 |
| Asian | 171 | 81 | 90 |
| Black/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 More | 127 | 56 | 71 |
| Un-Known | 413 | 206 | 207 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 400 Seventh St. North, La Crosse, WI
- 608-785-9200
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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