Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public community college located in Fennimore, WI. It offers 64 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 13 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $4,796 for Wisconsin residents and $6,989 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Wisconsin public community colleges' average ($6,770).

The school has 2,710 students, which is lower than Wisconsin community collleges' average (3,395). In addition, 537 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (11 to 1) of Wisconsin community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southwest Wisconsin 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.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - Southwest Tech
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,796$6,989
Books & Supplies$2,061
On-Campus Living Costs$14,466
Off-Campus Living Costs$14,466
Average Financial Aid$5,210
Cost of Attendance$21,323$23,516
After Financial Aid$16,113$18,306
Southwest Tech Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College$4,796$6,989
Public Community Colleges in Wisconsin$4,789$6,770
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southwest Wisconsin 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 Programs58NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3727NOT 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.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology14 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production3 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Crop Production NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dairy Husbandry and Production6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Science NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop Science 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist13 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Driver and Safety Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Security and Loss Prevention Services NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Mason/Masonry10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Lineworker41 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder37 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder30 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant13 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cytotechnology/CytotechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Direct Entry MidwiferyNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 50 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management3 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,710 students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 988 male students and 1,532 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
Total2,5207011,819
Male Students988305683
Female Students1,5323961,136

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,710 total students, 915 students enrolled through distance learning (537 students enrolled exclusively and 378 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,710
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses537
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses378
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,795

School Profile and Academic Overview

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

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI
Phone608-822-3262
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,796
Out-of-State$6,989
Student Population »2,710 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »55%
Transfer-out Rate3%
Retention Rate73% (Full-time)
55% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,210
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)