Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

https://www.swtc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,386

2.24% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,617

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,717

18.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.1%

146 Graduates

About

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a higher education institution located in Grant County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (171 degrees awarded) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (59 degrees).

In 2023, 738 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. 64.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (675 degrees), 23.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $4,386, which is $−3,867 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 389 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $4,386, which is $3,867 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,617.

In 2023, 32% of undergraduate students attending Southwest Wisconsin Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,386

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was $4,386. The cost of tuition at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $−3,867 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,617

2023 Value

5.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,617. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College grew by 5.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,359

Room and Board

$1,987

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was of $8,359 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,987. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.48% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.8% with respect to 2022, when 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 389 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,717 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is 502 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,215. This means that 18.5% of students enrolled at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.2% White, 4.78% Two or More Races, 3.68% Black or African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.81% Asian.

Students enrolled at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.1%), followed by White Male (40.4%) and Black or African American Female (2.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,717 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is 502 and the part-time enrollment is 2,215. This means that 18.5% of students enrolled at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southwest Wisconsin Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,314 enrolled students
Two or More Races
130 enrolled students
Black or African American
100 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is 85.2% White, 4.78% Two or More Races, 3.68% Black or African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.81% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 214 more women than men received degrees from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is white (675 degrees awarded). There were 23.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (29 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (171 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (59 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (59 degrees awarded), Agriculture (57 degrees), and Precision Production (45 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are Registered nurses (1,468,626 people), Medical & health services managers (166,564 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,459 people), Other managers (152,155 people), and Police officers (138,684 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in 2023 are Construction (59 degrees awarded), Agriculture (57 degrees), Precision Production (45 degrees), Health (401 degrees), and Protective Services (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are Construction (59 degrees awarded), Agriculture (57 degrees), Precision Production (45 degrees), Health (401 degrees), and Protective Services (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,516,979 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (336,094 people), Elementary & secondary schools (284,923 people), Outpatient care centers (252,537 people), and Offices of physicians (208,148 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
50 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded
Direct Entry Midwifery
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was Registered Nursing with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

262

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

476

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 262 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, which is 0.55 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (476).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Lineworker. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 11.2 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 51% of students graduating from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
675 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is white (675 degrees awarded). There were 23.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (29 degrees).

0.271% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
431 degrees awarded
White Male
244 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is white female (431 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (244 degrees).

Operations

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.38M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 216k (4.02%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 35.9M. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College employs 72 Instructors. Most academics at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are Female Instructor (41), and Male Instructor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are: Service, with 42 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 14 employees.

Endowment

$5.38M

2023 Endowment

10.7%

growth from 2022

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has an endowment valued at about $5.38M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College grew 10.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $424k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.04M - Federal
$2.77M - State
$3.04M - Local

As of 2023, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College received $2.04M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.77M from state grants and contracts, and $3.04M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$15.4M

2023 Salaries

5.95%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College paid a median of $15.4M in salaries, which represents 43% of their overall expenditure ($35.9M) and a 5.95% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.57% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.97% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.47M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College paid a total of $5.47M to 72 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

72 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was Instructor with 72 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College were Service with 42 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was Female Instructor with 41 employees, and Male Instructor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.

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