Paying for Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI)

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $4,716 1.73% $6,909 1.78%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Technical College (Western Technical) are $4,716 for Wisconsin residents and $6,909 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,291 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
45% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,604. It could cover 81.11% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $11,974 for Wisconsin residents and $14,167 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Technical College is $4,716 for Wisconsin residents and $6,909 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.73% for Wisconsin residents and increased by 1.78% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($5,134) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,291.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Western Technical is $4,797 for Wisconsin residents and $7,032 for out-of-state students, a 1.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Western Technical Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,636 $6,788$11,050
2023-2024$4,716$6,909$10,802
Change % 2023-20241.73%1.78%-2.24%
2024-2025$4,797$7,032$10,560

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Western Technical. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $145 for Wisconsin residents and $219 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$143$215
2023-2024$145$219
2024-2025$147$223

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $10,802 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 2.24% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 12.18% compared to the previous year.
The Western Technical's 2024 on-campus COA is $17,578 for state residents and $19,771 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $19,172 for state residents and $21,365 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Western Technical
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$4,716
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$6,909
Room & Board$6,950$8,544
Personal Expenses$3,852$3,852
Books & Supplies$2,060
COA (In-State)$17,578$19,172
COA (Out-of-State)$19,771$21,365
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Western Technical College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Western Technical
In-StateOut-of-State
Western Technical College$4,716$6,909
Milwaukee Area Technical College$5,017$7,210
Fox Valley Technical College$4,916$7,109
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College$4,904$7,097
Gateway Technical College$4,853$7,046
Chippewa Valley Technical College$4,724$6,917
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