Northwood Technical College is a public community college located in Rice Lake, WI. It offers 91 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 4 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Northwood Technical College is $4,926 for Wisconsin residents and $7,169 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Wisconsin public community colleges' average ($7,110).

The school has 2,940 students, which is lower than Wisconsin community collleges' average (4,019). In addition, 526 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 8 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 Northwood 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 - WITC
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,926$7,169
Books & Supplies$1,465
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,773
Average Financial Aid$5,261
Cost of Attendance$23,164$25,407
After Financial Aid$17,903$20,146
WITC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Northwood Technical College$4,926$7,169
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

Northwood 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 Programs22NOT OFFERED
Total Programs6724NOT 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 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Crop ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant16 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product CertificationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist53 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician2 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant32 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
GerontologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 28 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder72 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Precision Production (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/ReceptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder25 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant21 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)12 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling20 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 57 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping31 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation17 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
FinanceNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration8 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,940 students at Northwood Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,064 male students and 1,604 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
Total2,6688881,780
Male Students1,064402662
Female Students1,6044861,118

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,940 total students, 2,039 students enrolled through distance learning (526 students enrolled exclusively and 1,513 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,940
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses526
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,513
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses901

School Profile and Academic Overview

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

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address505 Pine Ridge Drive, Rice Lake, WI
Phone715-468-2815
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$4,926
Out-of-State$7,169
Student Population »2,940 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »56%
Transfer-out Rate7%
Retention Rate80% (Full-time)
69% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,261
Students to Faculty8:1 (12.50%)