Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,716 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,909 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,548 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $12,069 | State avg: $17,077. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 31.51% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 33.86% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western Technical College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,909
Room and board
$6,950
Books and supplies
$2,060
Other expenses
$3,852
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$15,548
Average net price
$12,069
Average aid coverage
22%
$3,479 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western Technical College pays approximately $12,069 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Wisconsin average of $17,077 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western Technical College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Wisconsin and national averages.
Western Technical College net price
$12,069
Wisconsin average
$17,077
National average
$17,506
Western Technical College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,909 and average net price at $12,069. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,909
Current net price
$12,069
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Western Technical College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$45,303
Undergraduates
3,434
10-Year Median Earnings - Western Technical College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western Technical College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western Technical College?
Undergraduates
3,434
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
31.51%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
33.86%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 31.51% of Western Technical College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 33.86% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western Technical College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Western Technical College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western Technical College is listed at 400 7th St. North, La Crosse, WI 54601. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Western Technical College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | Not available | $6,909 | $12,069 | $45,303 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | 60.39% | $48,421 | $24,021 | $89,070 |
| Marquette University | 87.44% | $48,700 | $29,237 | $78,257 |
| Bellin College | 100.00% | $28,211 | $27,313 | $76,222 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | 43.35% | $40,603 | $16,928 | $73,792 |
Similar Schools in La Crosse
This local cluster focuses on nearby La Crosse schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around La Crosse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Western Technical College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Western Technical College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Western Technical College tuition?
Western Technical College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,909.
What is Western Technical College's average net price?
Western Technical College's average net price in the local dataset is $12,069.
What is Western Technical College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,303 for Western Technical College.
Is Western Technical College accredited?
Western Technical College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Western Technical College?
The local dataset lists 3,434 undergraduate students at Western Technical College.
What percentage of Western Technical College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western Technical College in the local dataset is 31.51%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western Technical College?
The federal loan rate for Western Technical College in the local dataset is 33.86%.
Where should I verify Western Technical College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western Technical College or the latest official federal education data.