Fox Valley Technical College is a public community college located in Appleton, WI. It offers 153 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 36 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Fox Valley Technical College is $5,040 for Wisconsin residents and $7,283 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Wisconsin public community colleges' average ($7,110).

The school has 10,670 students, which is higher than Wisconsin community collleges' average (4,019). In addition, 2,088 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Wisconsin community colleges.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Fox Valley Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Wisconsin community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - FVTC
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,040$7,283
Books & Supplies$1,466
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,774
Average Financial Aid$5,412
Cost of Attendance$23,280$25,523
After Financial Aid$17,868$20,111
FVTC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Fox Valley Technical College$5,040$7,283
Public Community Colleges in Wisconsin$5,015$7,110
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Fox Valley Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs1422NOT OFFERED
Total Programs8370NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

What is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Farm/Farm and Ranch ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and WholesalingNOT OFFERED 8 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural MechanizationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology2 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanization (other)2 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations8 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and ProductionNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Dairy Husbandry and Production18 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations2 completers
 6 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Greenhouse Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop Science31 completers
 9 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural Resources/ConservationNOT OFFERED 20 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 36 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 19 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 43 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED 18 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist29 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/BarberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Master Aesthetician/EstheticianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 6 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 13 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant33 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 27 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED 1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide15 completers
 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 4 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 10 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 17 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Quality Control Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 12 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Court Reporting/Court ReporterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies22 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Science Technologies/Technicians program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Data Science, GeneralNOT OFFERED 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 57 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 26 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation5 completers
 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Critical Infrastructure ProtectionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Security Science and Technology, GeneralNOT OFFERED 1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 27 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter14 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician24 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 11 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler FitterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair TechnologiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician8 completers
 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician23 completers
 25 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician50 completers
 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician24 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Avionics Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant5 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder18 completers
 23 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Metal FabricatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork10 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew5 completers
 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Aviation/Airway Management and OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment OperationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 25 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant35 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/AdministrationNOT OFFERED 1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Computer Specialist/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/ReceptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)19 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 16 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational TherapyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 95 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training106 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management76 completers
 76 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 11 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Project Management4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 43 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping32 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
ReceptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED 13 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management1 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED 28 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Knowledge ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 34 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Digital MarketingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 10,670 students at Fox Valley Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 6,079 male students and 4,916 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total10,9951,9529,043
Male Students6,0791,0535,026
Female Students4,9168994,017

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 10,670 total students, 3,615 students enrolled through distance learning (2,088 students enrolled exclusively and 1,527 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment10,670
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,088
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,527
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses7,055

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Fox Valley Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI
Phone920-735-5600
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$5,040
Out-of-State$7,283
Student Population »10,670 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »65%
Transfer-out Rate5%
Retention Rate80% (Full-time)
64% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,412
Students to Faculty12:1 (8.33%)