Waukesha County Technical College Tuition & Completion
Waukesha County Technical College is a public community college in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, serving roughly 4,955 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,101 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,872. Student demographics in federal data include White (62.5%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,872
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,101 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,955 32.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.37%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,951
- Room & Board: $9,148 annual estimate
Waukesha County Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Waukesha County Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Waukesha County Technical College?
Waukesha County Technical College is located in Pewaukee, WI (ZIP 53072-4601).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Waukesha County Technical College public or private?
Waukesha County Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Waukesha County Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,872 in-state, $7,115 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,101.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,472 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,636 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,681 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,391 |
| $110,001+ | $15,083 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,488.
How big is Waukesha County Technical College?
Total enrollment: 4,955 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,951 students.
About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Waukesha County Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.37%.
First-year retention: 77.8%.
What do graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $41,251 six years after entry; $46,894 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
10.15% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Waukesha County Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (476 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (186 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (101 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (88 completions)
- Electrician (62 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (59 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (58 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (54 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (54 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (53 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Waukesha County Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.37%; median earnings $46,894 at 10 years; net price $11,101. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,872
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Waukesha County Technical College was $4,872.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,101
2024 Value
In 2024 Waukesha County Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,101.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,404 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,101 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,488 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,460 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,148 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,464 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,484 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$61,936 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Waukesha County Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
10.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.30% 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 Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County 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 | $3,885 | $5,718 | $9,385 |
| 2014 | $4,200 | $5,964 | $10,481 |
| 2015 | $4,250 | $6,078 | $10,303 |
| 2016 | $4,340 | $6,206 | $10,467 |
| 2017 | $4,340 | $6,206 | $10,319 |
| 2018 | $4,405 | $6,271 | $9,833 |
| 2019 | $4,516 | $6,610 | $10,165 |
| 2020 | $4,588 | $6,682 | $9,749 |
| 2021 | $4,652 | $6,725 | $10,857 |
| 2022 | $4,728 | $6,879 | $9,693 |
| 2023 | $4,720 | $6,996 | $9,400 |
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
Waukesha County Technical College reported total enrollment of about 4,955 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 57% male and 43% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). About 10.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
32.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Waukesha County Technical College in 2024 is 4,955 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,951 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.8%
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 62.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.84% 100% Completion Time
44.37% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.84% of students graduating from Waukesha County 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: 14% male / 86% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 62% male / 38% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 88% male / 12% 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 Waukesha County Technical College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$46,894 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
956.08% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Waukesha County Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 80 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 476 completions
2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 186 completions
3. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 101 completions
4. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 88 completions
5. Electrician: 62 completions
6. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 59 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 58 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 54 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 54 completions
Most popular programs at Waukesha County Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Waukesha County Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Waukesha County Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,793
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,113
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution located in Pewaukee, 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), Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 4,955 students. Student body composition includes White (62.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.37%. Approximately 10.15% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 80 distinct degree programs, Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County Technical College located?
Waukesha County Technical College is located in Pewaukee, WI.
How much does Waukesha County Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,872 and average net price is $11,101 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,148 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Waukesha County Technical College?
Waukesha County Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,951 students, White (62.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Waukesha County Technical College?
About 43.4% of students at Waukesha County Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $41,251 six years after entry and $46,894 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Waukesha County Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Waukesha County Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Waukesha County Technical College public or private?
Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution located in Pewaukee, WI.
Is Waukesha County Technical College an HBCU?
No. Waukesha County Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Waukesha County Technical College a tribal college?
No. Waukesha County Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Waukesha County Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Waukesha County Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.8%).
Is Waukesha County Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Waukesha County 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.