Mid-State Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Mid-State Technical College is a public community college in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, enrolling about 2,288 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,873 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,002. Student demographics in federal data include White (81.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,002
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,873 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,288 31.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.93%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 39.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,501
- Room & Board: $9,147 annual estimate
Mid-State Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mid-State Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mid-State Technical College?
Mid-State Technical College is located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ZIP 54494).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Mid-State Technical College public or private?
Mid-State Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Mid-State Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $5,002 in-state, $7,171 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,873.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,618 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,128 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,965 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,029 |
| $110,001+ | $15,312 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,008.
How big is Mid-State Technical College?
Total enrollment: 2,288 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,501 students.
About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mid-State Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 51.93%.
First-year retention: 73.4%.
What do graduates of Mid-State Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $39,007 six years after entry; $42,253 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,000.
23.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mid-State Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (196 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (76 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (72 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (67 completions)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (67 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (60 completions)
- Project Management (58 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (44 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (35 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mid-State Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 51.93%; median earnings $42,253 at 10 years; net price $10,873. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,002
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mid-State Technical College was $5,002.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,873
2024 Value
In 2024 Mid-State Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,873.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,492 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,873 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,008 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,684 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,147 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,465 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,614 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$62,456 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Mid-State Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
16.94% 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 Mid-State 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 Mid-State 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 | $3,997 | $5,830 | $9,983 |
| 2014 | $4,116 | $6,005 | $9,897 |
| 2015 | $4,211 | $6,137 | $10,373 |
| 2016 | $4,321 | $6,276 | $11,025 |
| 2017 | $4,371 | $6,354 | $10,702 |
| 2018 | $4,432 | $6,445 | $9,593 |
| 2019 | $4,561 | $6,609 | $9,998 |
| 2020 | $4,451 | $6,432 | $9,653 |
| 2021 | $4,417 | $6,351 | $9,671 |
| 2022 | $4,760 | $6,850 | $10,289 |
| 2023 | $4,886 | $7,016 | $10,724 |
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
Mid-State Technical College reported total enrollment of about 2,288 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (81.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (3.2%). About 23.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
31.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mid-State Technical College in 2024 is 2,288 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,501 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.4%
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 81.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
40.33% 100% Completion Time
51.93% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.33% of students graduating from Mid-State Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 11% male / 89% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 46% male / 54% female
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 31% male / 69% 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 Mid-State Technical College.
Return on Investment
$8,000 Median Student Debt
$42,253 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.93% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
871.51% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mid-State Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 65 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 196 completions
2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 76 completions
3. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 72 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 67 completions
5. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 67 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 60 completions
7. Project Management: 58 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 44 completions
9. Welding Technology/Welder: 35 completions
Most popular programs at Mid-State Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mid-State Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Mid-State Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,950
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,552
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Mid-State Technical College is a public institution located in Wisconsin Rapids, 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 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,288 students. Student body composition includes White (81.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (3.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 51.93%. Approximately 23.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 65 distinct degree programs, Mid-State 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 Mid-State Technical College located?
Mid-State Technical College is located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
How much does Mid-State Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,002 and average net price is $10,873 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,147 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Mid-State Technical College?
Mid-State Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,501 students, White (81.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mid-State Technical College?
About 45.4% of students at Mid-State Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Mid-State Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $39,007 six years after entry and $42,253 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mid-State Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mid-State Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,000.
Is Mid-State Technical College public or private?
Mid-State Technical College is a public institution located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Is Mid-State Technical College an HBCU?
No. Mid-State Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mid-State Technical College a tribal college?
No. Mid-State Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mid-State Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mid-State Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.6%).
Is Mid-State Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mid-State 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
- Related geography & profiles
- Wisconsin college costs
- Wisconsin colleges by ROI
- Wisconsin trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Wisconsin
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.