Northcentral Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Northcentral Technical College is a public community college in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving roughly 3,257 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,303 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,889. Student demographics in federal data include White (73.7%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (9.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,889
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,303 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,257 31.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.40%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 26.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,929
- Room & Board: $9,147 annual estimate
Northcentral Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northcentral Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northcentral Technical College?
Northcentral Technical College is located in Wausau, WI (ZIP 54401-1899).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Northcentral Technical College public or private?
Northcentral Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Northcentral Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,889 in-state, $7,132 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,303.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,216 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,243 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,470 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,556.
How big is Northcentral Technical College?
Total enrollment: 3,257 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,929 students.
About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northcentral Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.40%.
First-year retention: 59.3%.
What do graduates of Northcentral Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $38,984 six years after entry; $44,925 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,500.
18.72% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northcentral Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (302 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (153 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (107 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (86 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (76 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (71 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (68 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (62 completions)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician (60 completions)
- 05.1081 (58 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northcentral Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.40%; median earnings $44,925 at 10 years; net price $10,303. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,889
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northcentral Technical College was $4,889.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,303
2024 Value
In 2024 Northcentral Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,303.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,212 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,303 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,556 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,528 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,147 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,465 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,501 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$62,004 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Northcentral Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.87% 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 Northcentral 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 Northcentral 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 | $4,025 | $5,858 | $9,614 |
| 2014 | $4,148 | $6,036 | $9,881 |
| 2015 | $4,230 | $6,156 | $10,753 |
| 2016 | $4,313 | $6,208 | $11,080 |
| 2017 | $3,497 | $5,083 | $11,105 |
| 2018 | $3,553 | $5,163 | $9,983 |
| 2019 | $3,609 | $5,247 | $10,131 |
| 2020 | $3,673 | $5,339 | $10,490 |
| 2021 | $3,723 | $5,415 | $10,807 |
| 2022 | $3,791 | $5,512 | $9,157 |
| 2023 | $3,861 | $5,615 | $11,608 |
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
Northcentral Technical College reported total enrollment of about 3,257 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.2%), and Asian (6.0%). About 18.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
31.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northcentral Technical College in 2024 is 3,257 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,929 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.3%
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 73.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.81% 100% Completion Time
45.40% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.81% of students graduating from Northcentral 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: 12% male / 88% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 84% male / 16% 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 Northcentral Technical College.
Return on Investment
$7,500 Median Student Debt
$44,925 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.69% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
990.10% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northcentral Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 105 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 302 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 153 completions
3. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 107 completions
4. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 86 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 76 completions
6. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 71 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 68 completions
8. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 62 completions
9. Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician: 60 completions
Most popular programs at Northcentral Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northcentral Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Northcentral Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,052
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,287
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Northcentral Technical College is a public institution located in Wausau, 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, Welding Technology/Welder, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Enrollment is approximately 3,257 students. Student body composition includes White (73.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.2%), Asian (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.40%. Approximately 18.72% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Wausau, WI 54401-1899
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 105 distinct degree programs, Northcentral 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 Northcentral Technical College located?
Northcentral Technical College is located in Wausau, WI.
How much does Northcentral Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,889 and average net price is $10,303 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,147 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Northcentral Technical College?
Northcentral Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,929 students, White (73.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northcentral Technical College?
About 47.9% of students at Northcentral Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Northcentral Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $38,984 six years after entry and $44,925 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northcentral Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northcentral Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,500.
Is Northcentral Technical College public or private?
Northcentral Technical College is a public institution located in Wausau, WI.
Is Northcentral Technical College an HBCU?
No. Northcentral Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northcentral Technical College a tribal college?
No. Northcentral Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northcentral Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northcentral Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.1%).
Is Northcentral Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northcentral 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
- Wausau, Wisconsin city 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.