Chippewa Valley Technical College Tuition & Completion
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public community college in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serving roughly 4,272 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,285 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,844. Student demographics in federal data include White (83.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,844
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,285 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,272 43.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 39.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,464
- Room & Board: $9,147 annual estimate
Chippewa Valley Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Chippewa Valley Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chippewa Valley Technical College?
Chippewa Valley Technical College is located in Eau Claire, WI (ZIP 54701-6162).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Chippewa Valley Technical College public or private?
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Chippewa Valley Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,844 in-state, $7,087 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,285.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,483 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,105 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,868 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,585 |
| $110,001+ | $16,821 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,376.
How big is Chippewa Valley Technical College?
Total enrollment: 4,272 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 13,464 students.
About 44% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chippewa Valley Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 72.0%.
What do graduates of Chippewa Valley Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $43,630 six years after entry; $46,297 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,432.
17.43% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chippewa Valley Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (352 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (320 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (197 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (184 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (168 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (116 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (98 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (82 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (74 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (70 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chippewa Valley Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $46,297 at 10 years; net price $12,285. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,844
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chippewa Valley Technical College was $4,844.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,285
2024 Value
In 2024 Chippewa Valley Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,285.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,140 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,285 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,376 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,348 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,147 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,465 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,456 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$61,824 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chippewa Valley Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
16.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Chippewa Valley Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Chippewa Valley Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,692 | $4,689 | $9,350 |
| 2014 | $3,963 | $5,259 | $10,111 |
| 2015 | $4,159 | $6,085 | $10,197 |
| 2016 | $4,238 | $6,218 | $12,257 |
| 2017 | $4,304 | $6,287 | $10,971 |
| 2018 | $4,364 | $6,377 | $10,711 |
| 2019 | $4,433 | $6,481 | $10,773 |
| 2020 | $4,505 | $6,589 | $11,115 |
| 2021 | $4,568 | $6,683 | $11,909 |
| 2022 | $4,642 | $6,793 | $11,589 |
| 2023 | $4,724 | $6,917 | $12,025 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Chippewa Valley Technical College reported total enrollment of about 4,272 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (83.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4.8%), and Asian (4.7%). About 17.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
43.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2024 is 4,272 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 13,464 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 83.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
40.14% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.14% of students graduating from Chippewa Valley Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 39% male / 61% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 10% male / 90% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 49% male / 51% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Chippewa Valley Technical College.
Return on Investment
$11,432 Median Student Debt
$46,297 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.69% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
842.14% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Chippewa Valley Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 80 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 352 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 320 completions
3. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 197 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 184 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 168 completions
6. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 116 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 98 completions
8. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 82 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 74 completions
Most popular programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chippewa Valley Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chippewa Valley Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,348
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,082
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution located in Eau Claire, WI, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Enrollment is approximately 4,272 students. Student body composition includes White (83.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4.8%), Asian (4.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 17.43% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 80 distinct degree programs, Chippewa Valley Technical College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chippewa Valley Technical College located?
Chippewa Valley Technical College is located in Eau Claire, WI.
How much does Chippewa Valley Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,844 and average net price is $12,285 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,147 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chippewa Valley Technical College?
Chippewa Valley Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 13,464 students, White (83.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chippewa Valley Technical College?
About 39.2% of students at Chippewa Valley Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chippewa Valley Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $43,630 six years after entry and $46,297 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chippewa Valley Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Chippewa Valley Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,432.
Is Chippewa Valley Technical College public or private?
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution located in Eau Claire, WI.
Is Chippewa Valley Technical College an HBCU?
No. Chippewa Valley Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chippewa Valley Technical College a tribal college?
No. Chippewa Valley Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chippewa Valley Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chippewa Valley Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.8%).
Is Chippewa Valley Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Chippewa Valley Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.